Hey so broad topic but i’l try to narrow it down, what are some key things to focus on to prevent out opponents from just standing up, i feel like we work so hard to get the takedown just for it all to go to waste by them just getting up, im specifically talking about top half guard where as soon as we hit the mat that kneeshield slides right in and the cross post gets established for them to pop up. Is this a matter of aggressively clearing frames or am i missing something?

Aspinall talked about the merab-takedown as a energy saving yet effective takedown (outside single leg, then pull the leg as you circle out). How do i know what takedown to aim for? When do i go for the knee-slide, or body-lock or outside single leg? I understand that timing is key, but if i am a noob, where should i focus?