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First Moves (from Jan. 2009) |
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Coaches: First Move Strategies
While many coaches believe you always stand up first, it isn't always the best strategy for each athlete. You have to know your team, and know what to recommend for each athlete. Some first move techniques from the down position are as follows: Stand-up; Knee Slide; Hand Fight; Power Sit; Granby.
While, as a team, you might drill certain tendencies, and a particular stand-up, when it comes to individuals, you have to know what works for each athlete.
For those who are quick footed and athletic, the Standup is a good option. For those who get broken down a lot with a tightwaist chop, the knee slide is a good option. This blocks the chop and allows them to follow it up with a standup or a power sit, depending on the position. For athletes who never seem to clear hips away from the opponent, Power Sits create motion and get their hips away. The Granby is a good tactic if your guy gets chopped but keeps position - especially good if the opponent stays with the chop. If your athlete has trouble with a leg and/or tilt guy, and is wrestling such an opponent, the Hand-fight strategy works very well, because you control hands first and then score.
Another key - be able to tell your athlete: "Change Off." He should know that that means to hit a different first move.
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