Lapel De la Riva: Omoplata

Transitioning to an omoplata from the De la Riva guard when the opponent's arm is tight:

1. Start by controlling the opponent's heel and securing the lapel grip.
2. If the opponent's arm is tight and an arm drag is not possible, release the lapel grip.
3. Move the controlled arm across to the other side.
4. Release the De la Riva hook and transition into an omoplata submission.
5. Let go of the lapel to come up into the omoplata, securing the position.
6. If the opponent is applying heavy pressure, switch the lapel grip to their sleeve.
7. Stretch the opponent out slightly to create space for the omoplata.
8. Release the heel hook and finalize the transition into the omoplata, ensuring to let go of the sleeve grip to complete the escape.