Also known in Cornwall as the ‘Scat ‘n Back’. This technique is the Westcountry equivalent to ‘ashi-waza’ (foot throws) in Judo.
The hitch is taken on the sleeve, much like when performing the Teddy Bag heave. The point of leverage is over the heel, after stretching the leg out as far as possible to the outside of leg of the opponent. The action is very similar to the ‘guruma’ throws in Judo.
The Back Crook is a staple method of the Devonshire style, and usually one of the first to be taught. In Devon, it is primarily known as the Back Inside-lock.
A variant of the Fore hip. The important difference between the Fore hip and the Cross hip is the orientation.
A variant of the Fore hip, where the arm is placed over the opponent’s nearest shoulder instead of crossing around their back. Because the control is so small, and leverage is narrow, this throw requires greater strength than the Fore hip.