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By: Bill Welker Originally Published in: The Wrestling Drill Book Provided by: Human Kinetics SWITCH HIGH-LEG COUNTER Setup The wrestlers begin the drill in the referee's position. Action On the whistle, W2 switches to one side (a). W1 lifts the leg to the side of W2's switch. W1 lifts his leg as high as possible and floats behind W2, who fails to complete the switch (b). W1 then assumes the referee's position on the other side of W2. W2 hits a switch on the opposite side. This switching from side to side should last 15 to 30 seconds. Coaching Point Stress quick action and follow-through by the offensive wrestler when he is lifting his leg and maneuvering behind the defensive wrestler.
LIMP-ARM COUNTER TO SWITCH Setup The wrestlers start in the referee's position. Action W2 performs a switch. At the same time, W1 limp-arms, whipping the arm out in a circular motion (a) . W1's palm should face up during the limp-arm action. After W1 performs the limp-arm and as W2 falls back, W1 drives his chest to W2's chest while simultaneously shooting a half nelson and crotch (b). Coaching Points The whipping action of the arm with the palm up is very important when performing this drill. This maneuver is useful when the wrestler knows his opponent usually hits a switch on the whistle.
CRADLE COUNTER TO SIT-OUT Setup The wrestlers start in the referee's position. Action After W2 sits out, W1 simply drives his chest forward into W2's back and executes a cradle on either side (a and b) . W1 then drives W2 to his back to complete the drill. Coaching Point Be sure that the offensive wrestler drives his chest into the defensive wrestler's back so the defensive wrestler's head is as close as possible to his knees before performing the cradle.
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Counter Drills
