During transport, if the front takedown fails and the subject continues to resist, which technique is applicable?

• A. Subject Transport & Takedown to the Rear
• B. Handcuffed Subject Assist
• C. The triangular Frame Retention and Side Elbow Strike
• D. Stop and Frisk

Answer: (A)

When you’re transporting a subject and the front takedown doesn’t work, the next move is to bring the subject under control from the rear. This approach shifts you into a back-recovery position where you can use the subject’s momentum against them in a controlled way, reducing the chance of a frontal strike and giving you better leverage to secure handcuffs and complete the transport safely. Moving to a rear takedown keeps the interaction continuous, preserves your cover and stance, and helps you establish a secure, escort-ready hold rather than escalating to more aggressive, exposed moves.

Other options don’t fit the situation as well. A technique that assumes the subject is already in cuffs or that focuses on a different stance or injury risk isn’t the right fit when resistance persists during transport. A frontal or close-quarters strike-based retention method can be more hazardous in a moving, confined setting, and stop-and-frisk doesn’t address the need to regain control during transport.