前まえ捌さばき

noun

hand-fighting to gain an advantageous grip

Sumo term: at the initial charge, both wrestlers try to knock away or control the opponent's hands to secure a favorable hold on the mawashi.

• 立たち合あいの前まえ捌さばきが勝しょう敗はいを分わけることも多おおい。

  The hand-fighting at the initial charge often decides the match.

• 彼かれは前まえ捌さばきがうまく、すぐに有ゆう利りな体たい勢せいになる。

  He is good at hand-fighting and quickly gains an advantageous position.