We've started the new year with a bang. The first week of training was very successful, with the main focus being getting back in shape for the Oceania Championships in March. Friday's session concentrated on revising and drilling the centre penetration shots vs. the side-angle shots. There is no better illustration of the single leg attack from a side angle than this: Smith vs Bohay.

Smith demonstrates just about every trick in the book to get the single leg takedown on a very tough opponent. He scoots out to the side, gets out from under the sprawl and stands up. He elevates the leg well and puts tremendous pressure with a tight grip. He steps in and tries to trip the opponent, who manages to defend very well. Smith also tries to change direction and drag the opponent down using the "round the pipe" technique. Finally, he re-elevates the leg and successfully trips the opponent.

After that, Smith goes for a hi-crotch and this time, he stays in the centre. He gets a deep, penetrating shot and drives his rear leg in to continue his forward momentum. He gets into a good position, straightens up and lifts. He turns while continuing to drive and gets his opponent down to the mat.