Video: David Taylor Technique: Outside Step Outside Reach Ankle Pick by FloWrestling. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The ankle pick snaps the head down to put weight on the lead foot, then steps in and picks the heel. Timing beats strength.
3 key details
- Snap the head down and toward the foot you'll pick.
- Step deep with the same-side foot as you reach.
- Cup the heel and drive your chest forward.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Collar-tie snap motion
- 2:00Step-and-reach footwork
- 3:00Snap-step-pick sequence, each side
- 2:00Pick from motion
- 1:00Shoulder and hip stretch
Safety
Partners stay light on the snap; no jerking the neck.
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.
