A double leg is one of the most fundamental takedowns there is in wrestling. Just as the name implies, it involves attacking both legs at once in order to secure the takedown. There are many different types of double legs and some...

  Having a good offense is extremely important in wrestling. There are many different takedowns you can hit while wrestling on your feet. One of the most common takedowns is a double leg. Technically, you might have a great double leg, but if...

If you are new to the sport of wrestling, it can feel a bit overwhelming at times. There are so many different moves and positions and minor technical elements to things that can sometimes make wrestling frustrating. If you feel this way, just...

  It is no secret that bigger wrestlers move different and like to hit different takedowns than smaller wrestlers do. Generally, most bigger guys are not hitting shots where they could potentially get stuck underneath their opponent where as most smaller wrestlers have...

  When you first get into the sport of wrestling, you are taught how to do individual moves which is necessary because you need to learn how to do them correctly, but when you watch a wrestling match, it isn’t a lot of...

Learning to dominate positions is a big part of getting better in wrestling. When you and your opponent start a match, you are both in a stance and have no contact. Neither wrestler has an advantage or disadvantage from this position, but once...

  An ankle pick is great takedown to add to your offense. Once you start to drill them, you will notice opportunities to hit them more often. Plus, with an ankle pick, you do not end up down on the mat in scramble...

Think about your day-to-day life. Do you tend to do one thing throughout the day, or multiple things that work in tandem together? More than likely it’s the latter, where you iron your clothes to look nice for your job in order to...

  Misdirection can be a very useful tool in sports. From the crossover in basketball to the various passing routes in football, making your opponent anticipate one change in direction then flipping the switch on them disrupts their movement and ability to respond....

  One of the most basic wrestling takedowns is a single leg. You see it in all levels of competition in both folkstyle and freestyle. Having a good single leg with multiple different set ups and finishes is very important if you want...

  A high crotch is a basic takedown in wrestling that you can see in both folkstyle and freestyle at all levels of competition. Being able to hit a high crotch is a valuable skill because it allows you to transition to a...

  Imagine this scenario: you’ve tied up with your opponent and you have the perfect takedown in mind. You’ve spent precious seconds setting it up, and, at the right moment, you finally strike. Except... your opponent blocks the takedown. You’re left with two...