Escaping 50/50 to Smash Pass
Guard Passing
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3m 47s
Technique for escaping the 50/50 position directly into the smash pass by bringing your foot over. Use the same side sleeve grip and foot on the bicep to escape your foot to the other side and then immediately put weight on the knee to set up the smash pass.
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