Guard Pass — De La Riva to Lasso
Passes guard against a De La Riva that transitions to a lasso by using an angled entry and elbow flare to bypass the leg entanglement, finishing with a hook for control.
4 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Establish De La Riva with ankle on hip, keeping the top leg straight.0:00
- 2Hop and drag the opponent's leg to create an angle.0:24
- 3Angle the body and flare the elbow open when the opponent catches a lasso.0:44
- 4Hop through the angle and secure a bottom hook as the opponent turtles.0:52
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