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...

  In wrestling, shooting single legs, double legs, and high crotches are the primary offensive moves most wrestlers use to get takedowns. These shots are obviously very effective and can be seen at all levels of wrestling. In fact, shooting is one of...

  Defending takedowns is an important part of wrestling. There are many different types of takedowns that your opponent might try against you. One very common shot is a high crotch. If your opponent gets in on a deep high crotch, you may...

  The basics of any craft cannot be underestimated. Carpenters know to measure twice and cut once, writers know how to use commas to separate list items, and athletes know the fundamental movements related to their given sports. Wrestling is no different. Even...

  Just like most other sports, defense is a very important part of wrestling. How your react when someone shoots in on you can determine if you get taken down or if you end up with two points after it is all said...

  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...

  The longer you are involved in the sport of wrestling, the more you will come to realize that there is not one standardized way to hit all moves and techniques. One guy might hit a double leg one way and another guy...

  There are a lot of different positions and tie ups you can use in wrestling to set up different takedowns like two on ones or underhooks. One position that happens in almost every single wrestling match is a collar tie. When one...

  Having a strong defensive game is more than knowing how to sprawl. It is a manifestation of movement, dexterity, mat awareness, and reaction time. Reaction time is perhaps the biggest portion of defense, as a poorly timed sprawl will leave you taken...

  It is very important for wrestlers to spend a lot of time on the wrestling mat both in season and out of season. Generally speaking, the more mat time you have, the better you will be. But just as it is important...

  Having movement is critical in wrestling, but what good is that movement if you’re not able to move your opponent? Not every takedown you hit will be against a stationary person, as you may need to manipulate their stance or footwork to...

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...

  A single leg is one of the most common takedowns in wrestling, but within the category of a single leg, there are a lot of variations. One position that all wrestlers will find themselves in at some point in time is a...

  One of the highest percentage takedowns in wrestling today is the single leg. Taking away one of your opponent’s limbs and leaving them completely vulnerable to their own balance (or lack thereof) is significant. However, there will be opponents in your competitive...

  Shooting is the most fundamental aspect of wrestling. Just like basketball players learn to dribble and baseball players learn to throw and catch, wrestlers need to know how to shoot before building the rest of their game. The shot itself is systematic,...

  A double leg takedown is one of the most basic and common takedowns in wrestling. When you are new to wrestling, it is one of the first takedowns most people are taught, but knowing how to shoot a double leg and being...

  Having the ability to hit upper body throws is very important in wrestling. You may be down in a match and need to hit a big move to win or you may simply find yourself in a Greco type position and it...

  It is always good to learn and drill new takedowns from different positions. One very common position that wrestlers get in all the time is a collar tie. There are a lot of different ways to clear a collar tie off, but...

  When you think about throwing your opponent across the mat, you might consider something from a double underhook situation. Better yet, you may consider an over-under set-up to a lateral or getting behind your opponent for a suplay (within the confines of...

  Alright guys, we’re back with part two of our “Too Early Top 10’s” for the 2019-2020 NCAA wrestling season.  As promised, part two will display the information on the latter half of the 10 sanctioned weight classes, 165-285.  So hold on tight,...