The Ultimate Spladle Guide: Step-by-Step Execution, Setup Timing, and Escapes
By Marcus Vance
While submission grapplers recognize this hip-stretching structure as the "banana split BJJ" attack, folkstyle wrestling governs the maneuver with strict safety thresholds and distinct scoring targets. The following breakdown highlights how the hold operates across combat codes:
| Technical Metric | Folkstyle Spladle (NCAA / NFHS) | Submission Grappling (BJJ) | Freestyle Wrestling (UWW) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Objective | Direct fall or 3, 4 near fall points | Adductor submission or groin tear tap | Scoring back exposure (2 points) |
| Finish Orientation | Shoulders flat, attacker face up | Attacker inverted or seated flat | Brief 90-degree chest-to-sky tilt |
| Groin Stretch Application | Positional control; cannot torque joints | Maximum hyperextension submission | Temporary fulcrum for rolling exposure |
| Referee Stoppage Risk | High ("Potentially Dangerous" calls) | None (Legal tap-out hold) | High (Out-of-bounds / inaction reset) |
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