Tripod Sweep from De la Riva Guard
No-Gi
Perform a tripod sweep from an outside De La Riva position, focusing on elevating the opponent's near-side foot for maximum effectiveness.
Drill Steps
1
Establish outside De La Riva guard.
- Insert your hook behind the knee
- Control your opponent's sleeve grip
2
Place your free foot on the opponent's hip.
- Use the foot opposite your De La Riva hook
- Maintain good distance from your opponent
3
Secure the opponent's near-side ankle with your hand.
- Grip the ankle of your De La Riva leg
- Maintain a firm and controlling grip
4
Elevate the opponent's near-side foot off the floor.
- Pull their foot towards your glutes
- Lift their foot completely off the mat
5
Execute the tripod sweep.
- Push with your foot on the hip
- Extend your De La Riva hook through their leg
6
Come up to a dominant top position.
- Maintain control of their legs
- Transition into a leg drag or pass
Detailed Breakdown
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