Entries: Deep Half

Transitioning from deep half guard to one leg X-guard involves several steps to ensure proper alignment and control. Here's a breakdown of the technique:

1. Starting from De La Riva guard, when the opponent steps over your leg, create movement to make them place their hands on the mat.
2. If unable to circle your left leg through and the opponent doesn't block the space underneath, transition to deep half guard.
3. Shoot your right hand under the opponent's leg while rotating your hips to the far side, ensuring your body is not misaligned.
4. Focus on getting onto your side rather than lying flat, using the backside hook to shift the opponent's weight to their trailing leg.
5. Practice navigating from this position with a relaxed partner to become comfortable moving underneath them.
6. From Reverse De La Riva, as the opponent presses back in, rotate your hips to the side and hook the near side leg, a technique credited to Ryan Hall.
7. Keep your right foot active underneath the opponent's leg and use your body to navigate towards one leg X-guard.
8. Hand off the opponent's leg with your left leg while maintaining a sticky hook to prevent them from escaping.
9. Snake your right knee between you and the opponent, connecting your elbow and knee to block any gap.
10. Shelve the opponent's leg with your left hand to control their weight distribution, then transition your left foot through to get to the side and establish one leg X-guard.

Throughout the transition, it's important to maintain control and use your body effectively to navigate and achieve the desired position.