Drills/sweep

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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