Tsubame-gaeshi

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Key idea

Return a foot sweep with the foot that escaped.

means counter techniques. In this example, attacks right foot with using Uke’s left foot. Tori unweights and circles the right foot clear, then uses that same foot to sweep Uke’s attacking left foot as it passes. The hands support the new direction. Mirror the example on the other side. depends on the light, moving foot and the reversal of the sweep, not on kicking a planted ankle.