CLASS: How Rugby and Smash Passes are linked (9-May-24)
Class Instructions
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The Rugby pass is requires the smashing of knees together, like the Smash Pass (aka Folding Pass). However, you pass on the front side with the Rugby pass instead of passing on the backside in the Smash Pass. This video shows you how the Rugby and Smash passes are linked, where you can enter either from Kneeshield half guard or from De La Riva or Headquarters.
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