A major focus is minimizing back exposure and keeping your own feet safe while in deep breaking positions.
Unlike the Saddle, where an opponent can often "running-man" escape, the 50/50 makes escaping without exposing the heel nearly impossible. Leg Lock Anthology 50-50 by Lachlan Giles
Giles identifies this as the "upgrade" from 50/50 because it provides superior control of the opponent's knee and prevents hand fighting. Key Technical Concepts A major focus is minimizing back exposure and