This works for upshifting too, it's known as double clutching. If you have a turbo diesel it's a good skill to learn as you can shift smoothly while still keep

This works for upshifting too, it's known as double clutching. If you have a turbo diesel it's a good skill to learn as you can shift smoothly while still keeping the turbo spooled up and not cause as much wear on the gearbox.