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We played with a fun drill I haven't done in years tonight. Utsuri-goshi is a neat counter, and this drill is really about learning to feel the flow of what's happening, as well as obtaining proper tsukuri under very dynamic conditions. It's important to note we're approaching this from a learning point of view. As a drill, we want to energize the throw enough that our partner has to deal with it. At the same time, we aren't trying to blast him for ippon.

Parter 1 begins by attempting a hip throw, utilizing his right hip.

Partner 2 rides the hip throw, and slips off while still facing the same direction as partner 1. Partner 2 then inserts his left hip and attempts a hip throw.

Partner 1 rides the hip throw, and slips off while still facing the same direction as partner 2. He's then back in original position and the drill repeats.