Practice...
I'm far from expert but the sweetest thing about a takedown is good timing. It can take YEARS of practice before the nuance becomes 2nd nature. My problem is THINKING about it and how to explain it?
When you learn to anticipate the commited attack to the point that you know to go NOW. It's almost like a dance where you allow the opponent to lead then you take the lead away. You force the leg away at the very moment it is needed to prevent toppling. EVEN a low stance can be inturupted with good timing. It's very much a science. (Or maybe it's art)
I would ask your training partner to break it down for you? Tell her you won't be satisfied until you can take her dow regularly...
And don't give up. WATCH her legs and feet, soon you will be reading when her weight shifts to her toes. TAKE IT!
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