Marcelo discusses various technical aspects regarding the 1Leg X-Guard. If your opponent hides his ankle from your grasp, hold his knee down and reach for it until you can grab it. A smart adversary will try to thwart your plans to sweep from this position by refusing to post his foot on the mat where you can easily hold it. Lastly, when you do enter into the position, make sure you adjust your hip height accordingly; if your opponent is taller than you, you will need to roll up onto your shoulders and bring your knees above his. The bottom position, is never one in which you may pause or rest, regardless of your opponents level of activity. Gravity is working against you while playing guard, so you need to make haste in working for the sweep or else you risk tiring out.