Half Guard | Back Step Pass

Executing a back step pass from half guard:

1. Start in regular half guard with chest down, elbow blocking the opponent's hips to prevent knee shields, and hands on the mat for balance.
2. If the opponent frames against you, circle your hand and lean forward to grip their head, keeping your elbow closed.
3. Walk your leg in to flatten the opponent's hips and shift your hips to the mat, applying shoulder pressure and looking down.
4. Push the opponent's leg down with your palm up and place your knee outside while keeping the other knee in their hips.
5. If the opponent pushes your knee and obtains an underhook, post your hand on the mat and back step to the reverse De La Riva position.
6. Lean forward, bring your heel to your buttocks, and hook the opponent's leg with a windshield wiper motion.
7. Control the opponent's knee with one hand and hug their head with the other, applying shoulder pressure and using a knee shield to protect yourself.
8. Push the opponent's leg down with your palm up and slide your hips out, keeping the opponent's hips sideways.
9. Use your toes to push on the opponent's leg and free your leg, stepping on their leg to control it.
10. Stabilize and secure control by replacing your leg and maintaining head pressure.