DLR Basic Sweep

Position Details

The basic De La Riva sweep uses the DLR hook to elevate your opponent's leg while controlling their ankle and collar. It's a fundamental sweep that teaches core DLR principles.

Key Principles

  • Establish DLR hook with foot on their far hip
  • Control their hooked leg ankle and grip their collar
  • Elevate their leg while pulling the collar to break posture
  • Kick through and come up to top position

Concepts

  • Hook Depth: Your DLR hook must be deep with foot reaching far hip
  • Ankle Control: Controlling the ankle prevents them from stepping out
  • Collar Pull: The collar grip pulls them forward and breaks their base
  • Kick Through: Your free leg kicks through as you complete the sweep