How do you execute the catch-sweep counter?

Catch the opponent's foot at the ankle with your lead hand, step to the side immediately, and sweep their standing leg low with a round kick. Release the foot as the opponent falls to the canvas.

What are common mistakes to avoid?

Avoid catching the foot too late, standing directly in front instead of angling off, sweeping without committing to the kick, and holding the foot too long which can cause you to lose balance.

What training drills are recommended?

Recommended drills include partner teep-catch drills at slow speed, catch-sweep progressions that build speed over weeks, and shadow practice to work on timing.

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COUNTER TO TEEP WITH CATCH-SWEEP

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In Short

The catch-sweep counter involves catching an opponent's teep foot with the lead hand, angling off to the side, and sweeping their standing leg with a low round kick. Success relies on fast hands and quick lateral footwork to take the opponent to the canvas.

When the opponent teeps you, catch the foot with your lead hand, step to the side, and sweep the standing leg with your own kick. The sweep ends with the opponent on the canvas — embarrassing for them and a highlight-reel moment for you. Saenchai is famous for making this counter look effortless. The key is fast hands and quick lateral footwork.

KEY POINTS

01Catch the foot at the ankle with the lead hand
02Angle off to the side immediately
03Sweep the standing leg low with a round kick
04Release the foot as the opponent falls
05Do not chase the fallen opponent unless the referee allows

COMMON MISTAKES

✕Catching too late after the teep has landed
✕Standing directly in front rather than angling off
✕Sweeping without committing to the kick
✕Holding the foot too long and losing balance

TRAINING DRILLS

→Partner teep-catch drills at slow speed
→Catch-sweep progressions building speed over weeks
→Shadow practice for the timing

VISUAL GUIDE

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FREQUENTLY ASKED

How do you execute the catch-sweep counter?: Catch the opponent's foot at the ankle with your lead hand, step to the side immediately, and sweep their standing leg low with a round kick. Release the foot as the opponent falls to the canvas.
What are common mistakes to avoid?: Avoid catching the foot too late, standing directly in front instead of angling off, sweeping without committing to the kick, and holding the foot too long which can cause you to lose balance.
What training drills are recommended?: Recommended drills include partner teep-catch drills at slow speed, catch-sweep progressions that build speed over weeks, and shadow practice to work on timing.