In the behind-the-back takedown variant, which action is performed next after widening the base?

• A. Lean back posture up
• B. Widen the base
• C. Peel fingers, palm to palm grip
• D. Win the inside leg battle while simultaneously making an under hook

Answer: (A)

After you widen your base to improve stability, the next move is to lean back and posture up. This shift in position changes your center of gravity so you’re less easily pulled forward and you’re better balanced to counter the grip behind you. With your weight back and your spine upright, you create space to begin freeing your hands and setting up the next control actions. The other options either describe actions that would already have been done or belong to later steps once you’ve established this initial balance and space.