Which description matches the hip drill retreat with the officer lying across the side?

• A. The officer is on his back and the subject is lying across the officer side holding the officer down on the ground.
• B. The subject has attacked the officer with a rear bear hug over one or both arms.
• C. The subject is trying to escape the officer back control by turning to face the officer.
• D. The officer punches the officer’s head from between the legs.

Answer: (A)

This item tests recognizing the body position described by the hip retreat drill. When it says “the officer lying across the side,” it means the person controlling is positioned across the officer’s side, effectively pinning him to the ground with the officer on his back. That top-side control is the defining setup of this drill, where weight and hip placement are used to secure the opponent while maintaining control and preparing to retreat or transition.

So the description that matches is the one where the officer is on his back and the subject lies across the officer’s side, holding him down. The other scenarios describe different grips or movements (like a rear bear hug, escaping back control by turning to face the officer, or strikes), which do not reflect this hip-side top control.