Chapter 5
Throwing and Scoring Techniques

Sweeping Hip Throw

This technique in Judo is referred to as Haraigoshi. Assume that you have tried to bring the sole of your right foot against your opponent's left ankle in an effort to accomplish the sweeping Ankle Throw. Your opponent, on the other hand, has successfully evaded your throw by moving his left foot back. You should ignore his motion and continue your movements by pivoting on the ball of your left foot, making a counter-clockwise turn to your left. While making this, turn pull your opponent's right arm across your chest by drawing your left elbow towards your left hip.

Using your right hand, tug your opponent's left lapel towards your right ear and drive your right elbow underneath his left armpit. When your turning action causes you to face the same direction as your opponent, bend your left leg and position your left foot on the mat with the foot pointing slightly outwards, inside but in front of his left foot. Keep your right leg almost straight with the foot pointing downwards and then swing it quickly backwards, contacting the front of his right thigh with the back of your right thigh (Figure). On reaping his right leg from under him in this way, twist your hips sharply to the left, while still continuing to tilt his upper body over the toes of his right foot.


Sweeping Hip Throw