Which technique involves standing side headlock and pulling the officer to the ground into a lying side headlock?

• A. The Sit Down Sweep
• B. The Duck Out
• C. The Shovel Under Escape
• D. The Weave Under

Answer: (C)

This item tests a specific escape that converts a standing side headlock into a controlled ground position. The shovel under escape uses an underhooking motion to slide under the opponent’s arm, break their grip, and pull them down so you land to the side with a lying side headlock. This sequence provides solid control on the ground, keeps you protected, and transitions smoothly from standing to a dominant ground position rather than relying on a stand-up takedown. The other techniques describe different escapes or takedowns that don’t set up the same lying side headlock finish.