When I was in high school we were instructed to always do a conventional standup from the bottom position. We were advised to never stick our butts up in the air. This makes sense because most coaches preach about getting your weight back while bringing your head, chest, and back up while brining your hips under you while executing a standup. Our coach warned us that it would leave us vulnerable to a cradle if we stuck are rears in the air. That was considered really bad technique so my teammates and I never did it.
So, when I first heard of tripod standups I was skeptical. I didn't watch videos related to them and didn't give the move much credence. But, after viewing some videos and seeing it broken down I now think that the tripod may be an acceptable alternative to the traditional standup as long as you know what you're doing and are aware of the potential downside like the risk of being cradled.
The following video explains some of the potential advantages of the tripod standup.
The following video is good because the coach explains the move, the importance of hand control, and how to deal with your opponent's potential responses. At around the 12:00 minute mark he explains how to counter a cradle attempt by anticipating it and quickly doing a knee dip in conjunction with the use of good hand control.
And, here's another example of a tripod standup. The coach also advises on how to avoid being cradled and how to deal with pressure from the top man by keeping your head up and then doing a quick, short knee slide.
You need to absolutely know how to perform a conventional standup. A conventional standup is one the best high school wrestling moves. However, if you know the risks involved with a tripod standup and drill the move a lot I believe it can also be of potential value. So, consider experimenting with the tripod standup to see if it might work for you.
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