Passing De la Riva: Leg Drag

Passing the De La Riva guard involves a series of steps to break the opponent's grip and control:

1. Prevent the opponent from reaching for the lapel to avoid posture break.
2. Engage the hips to apply pressure and prevent the opponent from establishing a strong grip or executing a sweep.
3. Position the feet on the side rather than the tiptoes and cup the opponent's shin instead of pushing directly on the knee.
4. Turn the foot outwards while keeping the hips engaged to break the De La Riva hook.
5. As the opponent pushes back to regain the De La Riva hook, cup under their leg.
6. Use the knee to apply pressure on the back of the opponent's knee, switching the grip from the shin to the back of their pants.
7. Lift the opponent using the grip on the pants and use the momentum to reach for their lapel.
8. Continue to pass the guard, maintaining control and pressure throughout the movement.

It's important to maintain a squat position and keep the foot on the outside to effectively counter the opponent's attempts to push back with their legs.