What is the best way to drill techniques?

Effective drilling follows a progression from slow to fast, from cooperative to resistant. Start with your partner completely compliant, performing the technique slowly while focusing on every detail: grip placement, weight distribution, hip angle, foot position. Once the movement feels natural at slow speed, gradually increase pace. After reaching full speed with a compliant partner, add graduated resistance. Your partner defends at 25 percent, then 50 percent, then 75 percent, then near full resistance. This progressive approach builds both the motor pattern and the problem-solving ability to execute against resistance. Drill both sides of the technique even if one feels awkward. Also drill the entry setup, not just the technique itself. Many techniques fail in live rolling because the entry was poor, not because the technique was wrong. Set specific rep targets. Ten repetitions on each side is a minimum. For techniques you want to master, aim for hundreds of repetitions over multiple sessions.