81,8 Open mat

I am a little fustrated about my open guard game. It might suck because of my lack of grip fighting? I have not realized it, but I'll try to be more aware of it. Second issue is loosing initiative when under pressure. When I feel that I am loosing or partner is passing, I just grip and freeze and that spells out disaster.

To end on a positive note - weight is under 82 kg:-)

BJJ CHESS - NEW GAME

Attack from open guard under, but what is the attack, when your opponent is standing?
1) arm drag and taking back? (lazy arm drag?)Arm drag on low attack
2) collar drag - butt scoot and taking back
3) idiot sweep (hooks behind angle and push on knees)
4) outer leg tie - sweep
5) inside leg tie - x-guard (This is one way)
6) grip sleeves and spider guard?


I'll choose the "idiot" sweep because I do it a lot and often opponent counters it by lowering weight - bending knees so that I don't have enough momentum to push him down. Opponent also grips my collar and knee - what should I do?