Spider DLR | Sickle Sweep | Foot Locks

Transitioning from De La Riva to Single Leg X-Guard involves retention strategies once the position is achieved. The focus is on creating a distraction with submission attempts to facilitate sweeps.

1. Start by stepping on the mat and hiding the foot to avoid the spider guard, which can lead to sweeps. Instead, aim for a submission first to create an opening for a sweep.
2. When the opponent attempts to clear the foot, step on the mat and insert the other leg between their legs to force them to post on the mat.
3. Reposition the heel and elevate the hips as high as possible to prepare for the next move.
4. If the opponent tries to clear the hook again, fall down while placing the foot on the mat, transitioning to a sweep.
5. Shift the hips to the side and use the leg as a scissor to push and sweep the opponent.
6. This setup opens opportunities for ankle locks practiced earlier or allows transitioning to a belly-down position for the sweep.
7. If focusing on foot attacks rather than sweeps, hide the foot after the opponent clears it, kick their butt to disrupt their balance, and elevate the hips again.
8. Upon the second attempt of the opponent to clear the hook, move the hips and hook the leg to execute the sweep.
9. Adjust the lock for a submission or hide the foot under and come on top for the sweep.

The technique emphasizes using submissions as a distraction to set up sweeps and maintaining control through transitions.