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By: Bill Welker Originally Published in: The Wrestling Drill Book Provided by: Human Kinetics Setup W1 is in the traditional breakdown position facing W2 but not tying up with him. Action W1 quickly fakes a single-leg attack to W2's left angle, slapping his right hand on the mat (a) . This maneuver causes W2 to step his left leg back. Next, W1 sweeps to W2's right ankle and picks it up (b and c). Finally, W1 forward trips W2's left leg above the knee, forcing W2 to the mat (d). Coaching Points It is imperative to stress that your wrestlers quickly change direction and sweep low on their opponents' ankles. Furthermore, they must also be instructed to stand up with the leg (ankle trapped with the left hand) as quickly as possible so they don't get stuck down on the mat. Of course, the single-leg sweep can also be performed on the opposite leg as well. This is a drill that can generally be taught to a youth wrestler who has been involved with wrestling for two years or more. Common Error Wrestlers will grasp the leg above the ankle and maneuver too slowly to the feet after sweeping the single leg.
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Takedown Drill – Single Leg Sweep
