Sagov's press problem for Devon: winning the wrist is not the whole match
Press and flop-wrist press shift the contest toward shoulder-and-arm alignment. EVW 27 illustrates the threat without making the move unbeatable.
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Sagov beat Devon 4–3 while Kamil lost 0–4 to Vitaly on the same card. That contrast invites a positional discussion, rather than a claim that pressing automatically beats every style.
Where the press sends force
Coach Ray's October 18 guide describes bringing the shoulder above the hand and driving down through the triceps and body weight. Hub's interpretation: follow the shoulder-to-arm connection as well as the wrist. A compromised hand does not necessarily mean the whole attacking structure has failed.
The flop-wrist trade-off
A dead-wrist press accepts wrist extension instead of first securing a winning cup; WAL's instructional video illustrates that distinction. Hand control and control of the opponent's whole arm are different achievements. Not every downward press is a flop press: the wrist position must be assessed in the particular exchange.
A threat identified before the result
VOA's October 21 preview had already identified Sagov's pressing threat. It was a pre-match assessment, not a post-result reaction. Hub's analysis is that the same positional problem remained relevant even after Devon approached match point.
Position still matters
Pulling a presser away from their intended shoulder line can obstruct the drive. Kamil's defeat is a reminder to examine individual matchups, not proof that every exchange in both matches used identical mechanics.
Continue with our press guide and flop-wrist guide. Learn the position with coaching before adding force.
