Watch as Coach Chris Perry explains proper technique and demonstrates Getting Out of the Legs.
Okey Bar Drills
OKEY BAR TO A HALF NELSON – Setup – W1 has broken W2 down from the referee’s position with a spiral breakdown and posted W2’s near arm across his back. Action: While maintaining two-on-one control of W2’s arm, W1 drives W2’s arm across…
Near Side Cradle Position – Steve Garland – Univ. of VA
Watch as Coach Steve Garland explains and demonstrates this Near Side Cradle Position.
Heavyweights – Arm Drag – Scot Davis – Eden Prairie High School (MN)
Watch as Eden Prairie Assistant Coaches explain and demonstrate the Arm Drag.
Riding – Wide Knees – Chris Perry
Watch as Coach Chris Perry explains proper technique and demonstrates the importance of keeping Wide Knees.
Misdirection Throw with John Smith – Oklahoma State Univ.
Watch as Coach John Smith explains and demonstrates this Misdirection Throw.
Front Head – Elbow Pass By – Scot Davis – Eden Prairie High School (MN)
Watch as an Eden Prairie assistant coach explains and demonstrates a Front Head – Elbow Pass By.
Hand Fighting – Football Snap – Mike Powell
Watch as Coach Mike Powell explains and wrestlers demonstrate the Football Snap.
Cross Wrist Ride and Tilt – Tim Flynn – Edinboro Univ
Watch as Coach Tim Flynn explains and demonstrates the Cross Wrist Ride and Tilt.
Importance of The Coach-Athlete Relationship – Bo Hanson
Watch as Bo Hanson discusses the importance of The Coach-Athlete Relationship.
Defense – Laces Down Drill – Steve Garland – Univ. of VA
Watch as Coach Steve Garland explains and demonstrates this Defensive Laces Down Drill.
Top Position – Spiral Breakdown – Chris Perry
Watch as Coach Chris Perry explains proper technique and demonstrates a Spiral Breakdown.
Takedown Drills
These drills are for close-contact wrestling and teach reaction maneuvers when the opponent puts “hands on” or moves out of position. The wrestler performing the…
Warm Ups – Shots and Sprawls with Joe LeBlanc
Watch as Coach Joe LeBlanc explains and a wrestler demonstrates Shots and Sprawls Warm ups.
Hand Fighting – Countering the Leg Ride – Russ Cozart – Brandon High School (FL)
Watch as Coach Russ Cozart explains and wrestlers demonstrate Countering the Leg Ride.
Offensive Movement Drills
SCRAMBLING: Setup – The coach places W1 in any unusual position pressing against W2 and facing away from W2. Action – On the whistle, W2 can move in any direction. It is the responsibility of W1 to quickly adjust his body to be in proper…
Snap Downs – Short Offense – Scot Davis – Eden Prairie High School (MN)
Watch as an Eden Prairie Assistant Coach explains and demonstrates Short Offense.
Outside Leg Back Trip – Matt Azevedo – Drexel Univ.
Watch as Coach Matt Azevedo explains and demonstrates this Outside Leg Back Trip.
Bottom Position – Granby Roll with Joe LeBlanc
Watch as Coach Joe LeBlanc explains proper technique and demonstrates the Granby Roll.
Mastering Accountability with Your Athletes – Bo Hanson
Watch as Bo Hanson discusses the importance of accountability for individuals and a team.
Motivating the Modern Athlete
Today’s athlete is different from years past. The much-publicized generation Y student-athletes (1980’s-1999) have moved through college. Generation Z is…
Finishes – Grab the Laces – Scot Davis – Eden Prairie High School (MN)
Eden Prairie assistant coaches explain and demonstrate Grabbing the Laces.
Single Leg – Cover Ankles with John Smith – Oklahoma State Univ.
Watch as Coach John Smith explains and demonstrates the importance of covering the ankles on a single leg snatch.
Youth: Defense from the Back with Eric Guerrero
Watch as Coach Eric Guerrero explains and these young wrestlers demonstrate Defense from the Back.
Breakdowns – Hook Ankle – Mark Ironside
Watch as Coach Mark Ironside explains and demonstrates Hooking the Ankle.
Escapes and Reversals – Switches
SWITCH: Setup: The wrestlers start in the referee’s position (a) with W2 on the left side. Action: On the whistle, W1 hits a switch, landing on his right buttock and driving his right hand between W2’s legs and hip-heisting behind…
Defense – Getting Out of a Claw Ride – Mark Manning – Univ. of NE
Watch as Coach Mark Manning explains and demonstrates Getting Out of a Claw Ride.
Scrambling – Focus on a Solid Position – Jordan Leen – UVA
Watch as Coach Jordan Leen explains and demonstrates Focusing on a Solid Position in a scramble.
Leg Riding – Hip Over – Tim Flynn – Edinboro Univ.
Watch as Coach Tim Flynn explains and demonstrates the Hip Over.
Single Leg Snatch with John Smith – Oklahoma State Univ.
Watch as Coach John Smith explains and demonstrates the Single Leg Snatch.