Long Sweep Pass vs De La Riva Guard
Use this when your opponent transitions to De La Riva guard and extends their leg through. It counters the DLR by timing a sprawl to pin the extended leg with your bodyweight before they can establish the guard.
8 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Grip the opponent's sleeve and ankle0:12
- 2Establish upright posture0:15
- 3Control the opponent's right leg0:22
- 4Maintain your right hand on the opponent's collar0:25
- 5Keep your right leg extended down0:28
- 6Drop your hips down0:30
- 7Sit on top of the opponent's thigh0:32
- 8Stay on the opponent's side0:38
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