Spending lots of time in strong positions but keep failing subs which leads to scrambles... Wat do?
Hi all,
I mostly play top position and have quite a slow game. I often find myself in positions like cradles, mount, top turtle, technical mount, any position that allows me to hang out with my weight on my opponent and tire them out. Because of these positions I often see opportunities for submission entries: armbars, kimuras, head and arm chokes, RNC, etc. However as of now, I can't do much more than just use the position for control/ threat and advancing position.
Everytime I do go for something it just turns into a scramble and I lose my position or even get countered. Quite frustrating.
For example:
I get a mounted giftwrap, underhook the other arm, climb up the shoulders, attempt S mount, get chucked off and now I'm defending his pass.
I get a front headlock, I feel he's not liking the weight. Attempt a choke (anaconda, guillotine, whatever) fail, now I've lost my position and now I'm fighting his turtle or guard again.
Worst of all is when I take the back, and then spend so much time gripfighting I just give up and go back to mount because I can't get the RNC.
Most videos I find online tend to be really flashy, opportunistic entries and finishes, instead of slower more methodical which I feel like would suit me better, since I'm not very athletic or flexible.
Thoughts? Ideas? Recommendations? I'm quite lost to be honest.