The final position is both practitioners are on their backs, head to head. Variations that maintain the high grip and complete the backward roll allow tori to mount uke at the completion of the throw. Counters to tomoe nage include crouching or evading the rising foot of the attacker.
In the final position, both opponents are on their backs, facing each other. Techniques that maintain a strong grip and complete the backward flip allow tori to climb onto uke after executing the throw. Defenses against tomoe nage include dodging or sidestepping the rising foot of the attacker.