If there’s one take down that every freestyle and folkstyle wrestler should know, it’s the double leg. Also known as a “double,” this takedown is the most common technique used in all of wrestling for a reason: It works. As a result, it is typically the first takedown that beginning wrestlers are taught.
There are many advanced variations to the double leg, however. This guide will help you understand the basic principles of the double leg without a set up. As you perfect this technique, you will learn many different set ups and finishes, but first you must understand how this move works on a basic level.
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Bend your knees slightly to drop the position of your body. This will help you get low enough to penetrate your opponent’s defense (hands and arms) and will also allow you to generate enough power to drive through your opponent.
