Heel Toe Downshift

Learn how to downshift the proper way.

Steps

Learn how to drive a manual-transmission vehicle first.
Start by finding a back road or less busy area.
Start driving until you reach about {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}} in third gear.
With your right foot, start to brake.
When the speedometer shows you are going about {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}}, press the clutch with your left foot, shift to neutral and release the clutch.
While still braking, twist your heel onto the throttle and press it lightly.
Press the clutch and shift into second gear.
Keep on the brakes, let out the clutch.
Keep practicing until it becomes a smooth operation.

The amount the throttle needs to be pressed will vary depending on the particular vehicle and gear change. As a general rule the higher the revs are in the initial gear the harder the throttle needs to be pressed.
The pedals need to be close together, with the brake and gas at or near the same height. Unfortunately, most American cars are not set up like this, so heel-toeing will be more difficult.