SUPPORT – OOPs and Cross

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1.) Catch and Grasp student’s forearms.
2.) Cross arms over (forearm to forearm).
3.) Release Grasp from top forearm and transition flat Parry Hand
4.) Slide flat Parry Hand up to Critical Arm area
5.) Reduce space between you and student by stepping in with Inside foot and collapsing arm.
6.) Keep Parry hand engaged over inside of elbow as you tuck your forearm under student’s shoulder pocket.
7.) Release student’s bottom forearm as you step around to get student’s shoulders beginning to turn away and create path to Safety Zone.
8.) Slide outside hand under Parry hand to replace contact on critical arm area as you slide your inside hand over student’s shoulder, placing it between the shoulder blades.