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An overhook (also called a whizzer) is a clinch hold that is used to control the opponent. An overhook is performed from any direction by putting an arm over the opponent's arm, and encircling the opponents arm or upper body. Having an overhook with one arm is called a single overhook, while having overhooks with both arms is known as double overhooks. Overhooks are typically employed in response to underhooks by an opponent.
Double overhooks
The double overhooks are generally considered inferior to double underhooks, and is often used in response to double underhooks by the opponent. If the opponents hands can be locked to the opponents body it is possible to advance into a bear hug, with the opponents arms pinned. Most commonly however, the overhooks are used to prevent the opponent from advancing into a bear hug, by locking the double overhooks around the opponents double underhooks.
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