Covering the Shoulders
pinning
TOP PLAYER
POSITION
In front of your partner with your chest connected to their shoulder blades.
OBJECTIVE
Focus on breaking your partner down and getting their hips to the mat, their shoulders to the mat, or chest to back contact with their hips covered (hooks in).
CONSTRAINTS
None
WIN CONDITION
Partner's hips or shoulders are touching the mat.
BOTTOM PLAYER
POSITION
Underneath your partner with your hands (or elbows) and knees on the ground.
OBJECTIVE
Focus on standing or getting your legs between you and your partner.
CONSTRAINTS
None
WIN CONDITION
Either stand up or transition to a position where your legs are between you and your partner.
Reset if either player wins.