2 Part Technique - In this lesson, Marcelo outlines the manner in which he executes the X-Guard Takedown Sweep when he encounters resistance while standing up. Firstly, before choosing to perform this sweep from the many options available, ensure that your opponent's base is distributed so that his weight is leaning away from your underhook, and his arms are outside of your reach. Extend your hooks as you sit up off the mat with his leg placed tighly on your shoulder; if you can prop your feet underneath you from the seated position, stand straight up and finish the takedown. If he begins pushing you back down to the mat, either sway away his hand or grab onto it, this time peforming the technical stand without the assistance of an arm to post.