If a front takedown during transport fails due to strong resistance, which technique is used?

• 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 a front takedown can’t be completed because the subject resists strongly, shifting to a rear-based control method is the most effective option. Subject Transport & Takedown to the Rear uses positioning behind the subject to guide them to the ground and secure them from a safer, more controllable angle, which helps you maintain control and continue transport while reducing the risk of injury to both of you. This approach leverages a different line of force and leverage than a front takedown, making it better suited for overcoming strong resistance.

The other options don’t fit the scenario. Handcuffed Subject Assist implies the subject is already restrained or cooperative, not actively resisting during transport. The triangular Frame Retention and Side Elbow Strike is a different technique used in other control contexts and isn’t the response chosen for a high-resistance front takedown during transport. Stop and Frisk is a policing procedure unrelated to a takedown during transport.