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As a wrestler begins to learn or a coach begins to teach takedowns, it is extremely important to start with a strong foundation.

Knee To Shoulder Concept The Knee to Shoulder Concept involves keeping the shoulders and the knees on the same vertical line. If a wrestler assumes a Square Stance, then his/her shoulders will be even with both knees. If a wrestler assumes a Lead-Leg stance, then the shoulders will be even with the lead knee. The Knee to Shoulder Concept allows a wrestler to maintain maximum balance while enhancing his/her ability to attack and defend with maximum speed and efficiency. The be

In this section, I want to spend some time talking about set-ups and how they relate to the actual takedown. The first point that needs...

The tie-up is important because it can dictate how effective a wrestler will be at attacking the opposition or defending himself from being taken down. Whenever a wrestler assumes a tie-up position, he should have one thought on his mind controlling the tie-up position. If a wrestler can control the tie-up position it will allow him to do three things: (1) get closer to the opposition; (2) keep the opposition on the defense; and (3) work takedown maneuvers and set-ups from a

Having the ability to defend yourself or counter your opponent's attack is a very important aspect of wrestling. Like most other sports, a wrestler must be able to counter and attack his opponent. The objective of defense is not just to stop your opponent's offense but to take advantage of scoring opportunities whenever possible. Effective defense on the feet involves many of the same positioning concepts as initiating your offense. There are some basic position and body cont

Wrestling from the bottom position will often determine a wrestler's overall success. I feel that it is the second most important...

In this section, I will be discussing a concept that Soviet wrestlers have been practicing for many years. The Soviet wrestlers have been...

I consider the top position to be the least important position in wrestling. It is also the position that involves the least amount of...

Strategy is an area of wrestling that is often overlooked. Some coaches and wrestlers work on strategies for individuals or for certain...

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This Chapter Is Designed To: (1) improve your knowledge about the physiology and muscle chemistry of effective weight control (2) improve...

Peaking at the right time is critical for athletes who want to be at their best when it really counts. The way that an athlete or a team...

A wrestler's stance is the foundation of his take-down success. The stance is one aspect of the take-down that is probably neglected the...