Knee Cut Pass (Half Guard)

Summary: Pressure pass from top half; staples the shin and clears the knee line to side control.

  • Key details: Underhook vs crossface decision; knee angle; shin staple; hip switch.
  • Mistakes: Passing without head control; leaving underhook; drifting to the outside.
  • Counters: If they frame hard — backstep to leg drag.