DLR | Forward - Back Step Position

DLR | Forward - Back Step Position

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When passing, it's common for your partner to grab your ankle, creating a De La Riva (DLR) position. This can be challenging to deal with, especially if your partner's knees are wide, making it difficult to initiate a knee cut. To counter this, you can use a forward back step to attack their leg.

  1. Clear your partner's hook by placing your palm on top of their shin and straightening your leg simultaneously. This action pushes the hook as you descend.
  2. Next, push your partner's knee while kicking your left foot in the opposite direction. Your toes should begin to point away from your partner.
  3. As you do this, step forward, stuffing your partner's knee at the same time. This action places their leg into a forward back step position.
  4. From this position, you end up in a topside saddle, giving you various options for your next move.

If your partner manages to grab your ankle and put in a DLR hook, you can always stuff their leg and start a knee cut. However, if your partner keeps their leg very wide, it can be difficult to do so. In this case, you can use the forward back step technique.

  1. Control your partner's angle and clear the DLR hook by popping their shin and straightening your leg simultaneously.
  2. Take a step with your left leg in the opposite direction while pushing your partner's leg simultaneously. This action pushes their leg into a back step.
  3. Turn your toes and throw your partner's leg forward. This action is like a back step as you step forward, allowing you to catch their knee line.
  4. From this position, you end up in a topside saddle, giving you various options for your next move.