Deep Half | Step Over | Slide Pass

Passing the deep half guard when unable to open the knee:

1. Push the opponent's head down and attempt to slide the knee to the other side. If the opponent controls well and prevents this, prepare for an alternative pass.
2. Keep fighting against the opponent's leg by pushing it down and maintain balance by posting hands on the floor.
3. Drop the knee to the mat as if entering a mount position and simultaneously extend the other leg.
4. Open the knee and ensure the pass is directed more forward than to the side, using the hand to defend the back and secure an underhook.
5. When switching sides, drop the knee, post hands on the floor, and move the other hand out to protect the back.
6. If off-balanced, post hands on the floor for stability.
7. Lean forward on the opponent, not to the side, to avoid common mistakes and ensure a heavy hip to prevent the opponent from inserting their knee underneath.
8. Slide the leg forward first, then sideways, using the thigh rather than the knee to pass.
9. If the opponent controls the foot, use hip movements to free the leg from half guard.
10. Once the leg is free, hug the opponent's head and use shoulder pressure to bring the leg back and stabilize in side control.