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.
The final stance is both practitioners are on their backs, head to head. Variations that preserve the strong hold and complete the backward flip enable tori to climb onto uke at the completion of the throw. Countermeasures to tomoe nage include crouching or evading the rising foot of the attacker.