Morihiro Saito: “The correct placement of the thumb on the back of the ring finger is important in the execution of kotegaeshi”

“First, from left hanmi, I turn to the right. Then I place my hand on top. Here I can’t pull my hand out. Be sure to turn your hand over. If you look at him you can’t pull your hand free. Be sure to look in the same direction as your partner. Then turn your hand over. This is important. If you can’t free your hand you can’t do kotegaeshi. Do it this way and you’ll have no problem…”