Getting out of half guards

[KaosX]

We were rolling last night at the end of class and I got locked into a half guard I just couldn't get out of. I'm wary of youtube hunting for technique because I'm still new to BJJ and don't want to find a bad video - any good methods you know of for getting out of someone's half guard?

Scenario - I'm on top in opponents guard and I'm trying to pass for side control - I get half way through and he's locked onto one of my legs...we spent minutes fighting eachother from there...

I wanted out badly, but didn't really know what to do.

 

[MUFC]

Underhook.

Shoulder pressure.

Flatten them.

If they are not flat, on the mat, it is extremely difficult to pass HG (and really, most guards).

 

[Jiu Jitsuka]

If your going for a left side pass:
- fight for the underhook on the right side,
- place your head on the left side (beside their head),
- place your left hand on their knee,
- turn your hips in the direction you wanna pass, &
- finish the pass

If you are still stuch and have not made it to side control yet:
- kick your traped leg free (your right leg), with your left foot by pushing their leg (the top leg locking down half-guard) to free your foot to complete the transition.

Sorry if the points above don't clearly describe the progression.

Cheers.