Pull over the heel
Description
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[1].
Instructions
Starting position
Mr White and Mr Black step back to face each other, having just shaken hands. They stand in the front position. This is the starting position before getting the hitch.
The hitch
Mr Black grips with his left hand at the lower sleeve/cuff and with his right hand on the collar/upper sleeve of Mr White’s right side. Meanwhile, Mr Black turns in by turning away from Mr White.
Execute the move
Mr Black puts his ankle out in front of Mr White’s furthest leg, to pull him over the leg.
Execute the move (continued)
Mr Black keeps tight control throughout the throw to ensure that Mr White lands on their back.
The back
Mr Black continues to press down with both arms to control so Mr White lands with all 4 pins on the ground.
Key points
- Maintain tight control of the sleeve, and don’t allow the opponent to get free from the hitch.
- The leg must be extended right out in front of the opponent, so that there is limited ability to step around the leg.
Counter actions
- Blocking and counter-action
- Mr White can block by pulling back, or refusing the hitch,
- If Mr Black loosens control at any point, Mr White can perform a Back-Crook or a Cross heave.
- Blocking and counter-action
- Mr White can block by stepping forward in front of Mr Black’s leg.
- If Mr Black loosens control at any point, Mr White pivot in front to face him and lift with an Under-heave.
References
Jaouen, G.; Nichols, M. B. (2007). Celtic Wrestling The Jacket Styles: History of an old sport & Techniques of Cornu-Breton Wrestling Winners 1928-2006. pp.146-147.
Kendall, B; Chapman, B; Gregory, H; Cundy, T J; Anderson, A; Hooper, J B. (1990), Art of Cornish Wrestling, Reprinted by the Federation of Old Cornwall Societies, pp. 11.
[1] Ashi-guruma, O-guruma, and Osoto-guruma.