O-SOTO-GARI

Key Technical points:
1. Tori steps to one side of Uke, unbalancing him in a sideward and backward direction, while at the same time maintaining some upper body contact. Tori's hands are also used to unbalance Uke in direction of throw.
2. Tori steps behind Uke with an almost straight leg, toes pointed. Tori also uses collar hand to move Uke's head in a back ward direction as this aides in unbalancing Uke during the execution of the technique.
3. Tori steps behind Uke reaping with an almost straight leg with toes pointed. When leg comes up Tori's head is moving in a downward direction. Tori continues to move Uke's head in a back ward direction.