Rear naked chokes without the hooks happen in competition as well, that doesn't make it the best practice. You stated controlling the heel controls the leg, I question your understanding of lower body mechanics, as isolating the hip actually controls the leg, hence the necessity for proper positioning. Controlling the heel doesn't control core mobility, isolating the hip does. The reason for having the foot on the floor side of the head as LiquidRob pointed out is to add rotation/"wringing the towel" effect to reduce the opponents range of motion, it also makes the standard sit up and grab the ankle defense more difficult as the foot is now hidden by the head,neck and shoulders.
My international Sambo and Combat Sambo experience and medals against the best leglockers and leglock defenders in the world lends me unique insight as to what works best and what doesn't work against high level competition.
My international Sambo and Combat Sambo experience and medals against the best leglockers and leglock defenders in the world lends me unique insight as to what works best and what doesn't work against high level competition.
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