Tripod Sweep To Back

Part of the course: Reverse De La Riva by Jason Rau

Tripod Sweep To Back

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Executing a tripod sweep from the Reverse De La Riva position involves the following steps:

  1. Start with the top foot on the opponent's hip and the Reverse De La Riva hook in place while gripping their ankle.
  2. Lift the hips using the top foot and hook the opponent's far ankle.
  3. Pull on the ankle while driving with the foot on the hip to execute the sweep, causing the opponent to fall.
  4. Before the opponent's butt hits the mat, reinsert the Reverse De La Riva hook.
  5. Use the hook to turn the knee, which allows for getting on top and ending up in the same position but with reversed roles.
  6. Anticipate that a skilled opponent will pop back up; use their momentum to help spin into the same position with all the same options available.
  7. If the opponent is tall or has a wide base, making it difficult to reach their far leg, lift the hips and hook behind their far ankle or knee instead.
  8. Extend with the foot on the hip while pulling with the hand on the ankle to knock the opponent back, reinserting the Reverse De La Riva hook as they fall.
  9. Drive the opponent's knee towards the mat with the hook to come on top.
  10. When the opponent attempts to come back on top after being swept, use the opportunity to spin and explore the same options from the new position.