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2nd Half Wrestling: Key Positions (Jan 2008) |
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Second Half Wrestling: Key positions to work on down the stretch. (from Jan. 2008)
As we get later in the year, we start focusing on things such as short offense and short defense, shot finishes, and other key situations.
Short Offense is simply scoring off the opponent's shot. Be able to score with Front Headlocks, Snap & Spins, and other go behind methods. Also, be able to counterattack, shooting immediately after countering your opponent's shot.
Being good at Short Defense means not giving up points off your own shot, or anytime you get underneath your opponent. The Front Headlock Counter Drill that we employ in our training, is a perfect example. When you get stuck down there, you do one of several things: 1. Get a hold of something - leg, hand, wrist; or, 2. Circle to your feet. If your opponent is attempting a front headlock, you want his hand, or you want a hand and an elbow. If he is trying to spin, grab a leg, granby as he goes around your waist, or spin to your feet.
For younger wrestlers (and sometimes older athletes too), you have to be able to counter the underhook to a pancake, and Cement Mixer. It is easy to counter but an essential skill to have.
Shot finishes should be emphasized from the following positions: single down on the mat, single up in the air, high crotch position, and crackdown offense and defense positions.
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