Zombie to New York Attacker

The bottom Zombie player completes the contested hand-clearing action, places the hand on the mat, and establishes the knee hug that defines completed New York control.

Begin in the Zombie hand-clearing checkpoint, before completed New York control has been secured. Retain the first high-leg connection while the opposing hand is being cleared.

Complete the hand-clearing action rather than treating a partially displaced hand as success. Establish the knee-hug connection after the hand reaches the mat. The destination is New York/Bottom only after both the hand-to-mat and knee-hug checkpoints exist. If the hand-clearing connection is lost, recognize the retained Mission Control configuration before starting again.

Practice cooperatively with controlled movement. Stop at any tap, verbal signal, or distress; release all joint or neck pressure before changing direction. Do not force a trapped knee, shoulder, or neck to preserve the route.

From Position: Zombie (Bottom)

Key Attacking Principles

What are the key principles for executing Zombie to New York?

Bottom is still clearing the hand: Begin in the Zombie hand-clearing checkpoint, before completed New York control has been secured.
Mission Control connection retained: Retain the first high-leg connection while the opposing hand is being cleared.
Opposing hand reaches the mat: Complete the hand-clearing action rather than treating a partially displaced hand as success.
Knee hug completes the control: Establish the knee-hug connection after the hand reaches the mat.
Completed New York from bottom: The destination is New York/Bottom only after both the hand-to-mat and knee-hug checkpoints exist.
Mission Control if hand returns: If the hand-clearing connection is lost, recognize the retained Mission Control configuration before starting again.

Prerequisites

What do you need before attempting Zombie to New York?

Begin in the Zombie hand-clearing checkpoint, before completed New York control has been secured.
Retain the first high-leg connection while the opposing hand is being cleared.
Complete the hand-clearing action rather than treating a partially displaced hand as success.
Establish the knee-hug connection after the hand reaches the mat.

Execution Steps

How do you execute Zombie to New York step by step?

Identify the contested pummel: Begin in the Zombie hand-clearing checkpoint, before completed New York control has been secured.
Keep the first high connection: Retain the first high-leg connection while the opposing hand is being cleared.
Complete hand clearance: Complete the hand-clearing action rather than treating a partially displaced hand as success.
Establish the knee hug: Establish the knee-hug connection after the hand reaches the mat.
Confirm New York: The destination is New York/Bottom only after both the hand-to-mat and knee-hug checkpoints exist.
Recognize an interrupted pummel: If the hand-clearing connection is lost, recognize the retained Mission Control configuration before starting again.

Possible Outcomes

Result	Position	Probability
Success	New York	50%
Failure	Zombie	30%
Counter	Mission Control	20%

Opponent Counters

How might your opponent counter Zombie to New York?

Keep the hand connected to useful inside space while the pummel is contested. (Effectiveness: Medium) - Your Response: Keep the required control or use the stated reset; do not force the next movement. → Leads to Zombie
Address the hand clearance before the knee hug closes. (Effectiveness: Medium) - Your Response: Keep the required control or use the stated reset; do not force the next movement. → Leads to Zombie
Maintain a balanced posture without forcing the raised knee. (Effectiveness: Medium) - Your Response: Keep the required control or use the stated reset; do not force the next movement. → Leads to Mission Control

Common Attacking Mistakes

What mistakes should you avoid when executing Zombie to New York?

1. Skipping identify the contested pummel

Consequence: The next action lacks its required control.
Correction: Begin in the Zombie hand-clearing checkpoint, before completed New York control has been secured.

2. Skipping keep the first high connection

Consequence: The next action lacks its required control.
Correction: Retain the first high-leg connection while the opposing hand is being cleared.

3. Skipping complete hand clearance

Consequence: The next action lacks its required control.
Correction: Complete the hand-clearing action rather than treating a partially displaced hand as success.

4. Skipping establish the knee hug

Consequence: The next action lacks its required control.
Correction: Establish the knee-hug connection after the hand reaches the mat.

5. Skipping confirm new york

Consequence: The next action lacks its required control.
Correction: The destination is New York/Bottom only after both the hand-to-mat and knee-hug checkpoints exist.

Training Progressions

How do you train Zombie to New York (Attacker)?

Phase 1 - Identify the contested pummel Begin in the Zombie hand-clearing checkpoint, before completed New York control has been secured. Pause at this checkpoint with a cooperative partner before linking the next step.

Phase 2 - Keep the first high connection Retain the first high-leg connection while the opposing hand is being cleared. Pause at this checkpoint with a cooperative partner before linking the next step.

Phase 3 - Complete hand clearance Complete the hand-clearing action rather than treating a partially displaced hand as success. Pause at this checkpoint with a cooperative partner before linking the next step.

Phase 4 - Establish the knee hug Establish the knee-hug connection after the hand reaches the mat. Pause at this checkpoint with a cooperative partner before linking the next step.

Safety Considerations

What are the safety concerns for Zombie to New York?