Another variation of the mount is the unusual reverse mount, in which the top combatant's face is towards the legs of the opponent. A too low mount on the other hand will result in the opponent being able to sit up, and possibly reverse the position into an open guard with him or her on top.
This however might increase the risk of the opponent being able to escape the back door, in which he or she is able to move under the opponent and escape the mount. A high mount can be used to pin one of the opponents arms under the knee, so as to prevent him or her from defending effectively. A mount which is very high up on the opponent's chest is referred to as a high mount, and a very low one on the abdomen or even thighs as a low mount.
