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