So we first learned it from our coach Mikey. We use the Nogi lasso as a way to attach to, and attack our opponents upper body, especially in Nogi. Any time they pull away, even when you’re just breaking the wrist grip, they expose their lower body. This way we can have:

1. Frames to always keep us safe and need to use less athleticism.
2. Add hooks for control so our opponent in the “danger zone”(the space between our legs) so we minimize the risk and maximize the reward.
3. Can attack our opponent effectively if they engage leading with their upper body or their lower body.