Double Leg
Position Details
The double leg takedown attacks both legs simultaneously, driving through your opponent to take them to the mat. It's a fundamental wrestling technique with high finishing rate.
Key Principles
- Level change and penetrate with a deep knee step
- Head to the side, drive your shoulder through their hips
- Grab behind both knees, elbows tight
- Drive through, lifting and angling to finish
Concepts
- Level Change: Drop your level before shooting
- Penetration Step: Your lead knee should touch the ground between their feet
- Shoulder Drive: Drive your shoulder through their hips
- Lift and Angle: Lift their legs while angling to take them down