A. Fake a Ko uchi gari
Judo is a game of deception, especially at the highest levels, you must feint, fake and bluff until you make your opponent react and fall into the trap you’ve been setting up.
When you fake a Ko uchi gari, your opponent will automatically counter by stepping away from your sweep and by consequence they will widen their stance, that’s when the opportunity for a Sumi gaeshi presents itself.
If you don’t know how to do Ko uchi gari, we have a full step-by-step guide on it.