Catch Wrestling crucifix lock flow

Down at the academy were I teach (Catch Wrestling Canada)
I like to have the guys work with what I call hooking chain drills.Basically,we just have the guys flow from one hook (submission) to another.Allthough we don't advocate working from our backs (in catch wrestling you can loose by submission or by a pin, so were very carefull about working from the bottom) it is part of the curriculum. here is one of these chain drills. Hope you enjoy

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I sit up to wrap his arm.From here I could buck my hips ,turn to my left and bring him to his back,but instead...
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I fall back down to my left side and go for a double wrist lock (Kimura).If in an attempt to counter the hold he slips his right hand inside of his right thigh
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I'll slip my right arm around and go for a front head lock.If he starts to pull down on my wrist...
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I'll slip my right hand under his left armpit (crucifix) and crank the shoulder.I could also flip him to his back at this point.But if he starts to pull his left elbow to his side to take some of the pressure off...
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I'll slide my right hand inside,grab the top of his left wrist and pull it tight to his side
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From here,I'll push his head down with my right hand and slip my right leg over it.(notice how at this point my left hand went from his wrist to his bicep)
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Once my leg is over ,I'll pull down on his arm with both hands and push down with my leg on his head (crucifix),causing tremendous pressure on his shoulder and neck.
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but if he yanks his arm out,spin your left leg over his shoulder and apply a Coil Lock (omoplata)