Standing Passes vs Pressure Passes, Which Do You Prefer? Why?

[Ross Davidson]

I feel like there's too many variables with standing passes when I'm rolling with really reactive, energetic people. So I feel like pressure passing is a lot more dictative for attacking. At the same time, I'm pretty athletic, so it would be nice to get more out of my athleticism. Thoughts?

[Eddie Bravo]

Both are very important but I prefer to pressure pass and top half pass

[Ross Davidson]

Both are very important but I prefer to pressure pass and top half pass

I also really like the top half passes.

[VJ Bella]

Depends on the position for me. If I'm in guard I'm always going bicep control an standing. I'd rather pass standing any day vs. Vs. Trying to pass AND dealing with submission attempts on my knees. When in butterfly or top half I usually use pressure passes to keep legs bundled. Alot of it depends on the opponent too.

[Arthur_v]

i think they both are important to learn and sometimes when i cant pressure a guy ill standing pass. to me standing passes are just fun but i prefer to pressure pass,i dont like people getting a hold of my legs.

[Anthony Peck]

I'd rather use standing passes to deal with butterflies because I find otherwise I get broken down a lot - need to work on my posture and postural strength. I have been playing a lot with honey hole entries there as well though, and I'm loving that.
That said I do really like the chest pass but it's still a work in progress. My top half passing is pretty solid.

[Jon Watkins]

I love all passes. In my Jiu Jitsu infancy I was a pressure passer, but now I like them all.

[Brandon Mccaghren]

I like to pass low if I am given the opportunity. But some guys just absolutely don't let you in there, so you gotta have the standing passes in the arsenal. If I can get to top half, I feel like I can win.

[Andrew "Chewie" James]

I like both but it depends on the person if they have a really good reactive guard i want to shut it down with my pressure passing otherwise i'll use my standing passes

[Elisha J Baker]

In theory I would love to be able to use standing passes a majority of the time. I'm really lazy and when it all comes together the right way, I feel like I burn less energy with a quick standing pass than any other sort.

In practice, I have way better luck with pressure passing and top half. Especially top half. When you live in half guard a lot of the time the feel is just there.