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Drake Ayala Single Leg Takedown | Technique Tuesday
Nov 3, 2025
In this Technique Tuesday breakdown, Iowa Hawkeye Drake Ayala shows how to create clean scoring opportunities using his unique single leg setup from an over collar tie. Drake walks through the key details that separate a finished single leg from a broken one — including hand placement above the knee, heavy shoulder pressure, and how to trip for the finish.
You’ll learn:
How to use the elbow pull single to beat head position and attack clean
The most important positioning detail for actually finishing your single leg
Drake’s footwork, pressure, and tripping mechanics to score every time
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:14 - Over-Collar Tie Sweep Single
00:01:46 - Finishing on the Mat
00:05:43 - Outro
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