RDLR To 50/50

Transitioning from Reverse De La Riva to 50/50 guard can be an effective strategy for sweeping, especially when needing points towards the end of a match. The 50/50 guard, while sometimes seen as a stalling position, can be utilized offensively.

1. Start in Reverse De La Riva with a foot flexed against the opponent's leg to control distance, and the other foot on their shoulder or hip.
2. Hook underneath with the right arm and post the hand on the opponent's chest to maintain distance.
3. Spin underneath while grabbing the opponent's hamstring to aid momentum.
4. If the opponent leans back to prevent a back take, hook your leg behind theirs.
5. Kick your right leg through and retract your left leg to lock into the 50/50 position.
6. Ensure the opponent's leg is across your hip and not to the side to avoid a leg drag.
7. If the opponent tries to move their leg over, lift your hips and tuck their ankle under your armpit.
8. From the 50/50, sit up and sweep by turning your hips and off-balancing the opponent, potentially using a hook.

It's crucial to keep the opponent's leg across your hip in the 50/50 to prevent them from passing and to set up sweeps or back takes.