Hannah explores the Monoplata as Marcelo guides her through the intricate details involved with the submission from Half Guard and Side Control. Generally, Marcelo will attack for the Spiral Armbar first after capturing the arm with the mount; if the opponent recovers a half guard while still mounted, the Armbar may be out of the picture but the Monoplata is still available. The best time to implement this technique is when an opponent gains an underhook from under Side Control and will use it to explode out: Yank up on his elbow, step over to mount, pinch his elbow onto your lap, and pass your foot over his face for the Monoplata (see Paul's fundamental lesson on the Monoplata for more details).