An opponent with a strong base can still defend the elevator sweep by getting their hips high, going into a tripod type position. But, by doing so, they know have made themselves vulnerable to a Tomoe Nage sweep. If you are unfamiliar with the judo terminology, think about the throw Ryu uses in Streetfighter when he falls to his back. 
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