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Overhand Right to Double Leg

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Video: Overhand Right to Double Leg by David Avellan. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.

Technique recap

The overhand right makes the opponent cover up and lift their guard, the perfect moment to drop under it into a double leg.

3 key details

  • Commit to the overhand with your shoulder.
  • Drop your level as the punch finishes.
  • Penetrate deep with the lead knee.

Your 10-minute home drill

  1. 2:00Overhand shadow
  2. 3:00Overhand to level change
  3. 3:00Overhand to full double-leg entry
  4. 2:00Hip stretch
Safety

Soft surface.

Instructor disclaimer

Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.

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