Lying Side Headlock (With intention to disengage Suspect) is escaped by which technique?

• A. Bridge & Roll Escape
• B. The Shovel Under Escape
• C. Push Bar
• D. Hip Push Escape

Answer: (B)

When you're in a lying side headlock, the priority is to relieve the pressure around your neck and break the grip quickly from a compact position. The shovel under escape does that by sliding the arm that’s around your neck under the attacker’s control and into a position that peels the hold away. This creates space for your head and allows you to rotate your body toward a safer angle, enabling you to disengage.

From this position, you’re not trying to lift or bridge the opponent, which is harder when you’re on your side and limited in leverage. Nor do you rely on pushing the opponent’s arm straight out or on a hip-driven escape that needs more room to maneuver. The shovel under escape directly targets the choke-like grip on your neck with a simple, efficient movement that frees you and improves your position, which is why it’s the best fit for disengaging from a lying side headlock.