Passing Half Butterfly Jumping Leg Drag

Executing a jumping leg drag pass from the half butterfly guard involves several key steps:

1. Start by fighting through the hands to step up into the half butterfly guard, securing an underhook and control of the opponent's leg, driving their shoulders to the mat.
2. If facing a taller opponent with long legs, or if you find yourself stuck low and unable to maintain top position, prepare to execute the rescue move.
3. When you feel you are losing the position, or if the opponent attempts to create an X-Guard on your engaged leg, don't hesitate to jump to the other side.
4. Perform the jump by swinging your leg high and falling to the opposite side of the opponent's body, maintaining the grip and the underhook throughout the transition.
5. If you enter the position with your head stuck low on the mat, kick high and land on the far side of the opponent's body.
6. To avoid introducing too much space and allowing the opponent to recover, aim to land directly into a leg drag position instead of side control.
7. After landing in the leg drag, keep your head tight and advance, deciding whether to pass with the underhook or by hugging the head and completing the guard pass.