Single Leg X Sweeps

Marcelo Garcia shows two ways into single-leg X and the basic backward sweep that follows. Short, clear and the foundation for everything else in the position.

Charles Harriott's basic single-leg X sweep with details on the hip extension and the follow-up to top position.

Marcos Tinoco shows a few single-leg X sweeps including coming up to standing when the opponent resists the backward sweep.

Ffion Davies uses shin-on-shin to get under a standing opponent into single-leg X and sweep. Part of Jason Scully's no-gi guard attacks course.

Lachlan Giles on how he plays single-leg X: getting there, the details that keep the opponent stuck, and the sweeps and follow-ups that come off it.

Lachlan Giles on linking single-leg X attacks together: sweep when they lean back, attack the ankle when they resist, and how each reaction feeds the next attack.

Several sweep options from single-leg X depending on whether the opponent leans back, drives forward or steps around.

Troubleshooting video on why single-leg X sweeps fail: four details on the hook, the hip foot, grips and timing that usually fix it.