Wrestling Takedowns Instructional Videos

Winning Edge - Takedowns (Video) Developed by coaches Matt Tufts and Ron James. Take downs concentrates on stances, single and double legs, counter moves, ankle picks, head and arm moves and counters to head and arm moves. Including cool graphics that young wrestlers will enjoy watching over and over, year after year. Repetition is what each wrestler needs.

Attacking with the Double Leg (Video) This video features Tom Brands, Assistant Coach University of Iowa, Olympic Gold Medalist 3X NCAA and Big Ten Champ at Iowa. See an in-depth discussion and demonstration on one of the most basic moves in wrestling - the double leg takedown - featuring NCAA, Olympic and World Champion Tom Brands. Brands dissects the move from the beginning, starting with proper positioning, and going right into set-ups showing how to pop the arm, snap the head, and tap the head. Brands covers six different finishes including the smash double, high crotch to a double, under hook/inside tie, and down block to a re-shoot. Finally, Brands gives a number of options for finishing when the opponent sprawls and forces your wrestler to the mat. Drills are provided throughout the tape to help perfect the move. This tape is sure to provide some new options to your wrestlers' double leg style! 36 minutes. 2001. ISBN 1-56404-757-1. Also available in the Tom Brands' Chain Wrestling: Takedowns Series: Finish with an Attitude

Ben Peterson's Favorites: Counters to Double and Single Leg Takedowns (Video) This video features Ben Peterson, 3X Olympian,'72 Gold Medalist & '76 Silver Medalist. When an opponent attempts a takedown you want your wrestlers to not only stop that attack, but then look to turn that motion into offense. Olympic champion Ben Peterson passes along tips for his favorite counters to double and single leg takedowns. Ben demonstrates and explains seven different counters for two different areas: Controlling opponents' head position and controlling opponents forward motion. Next, Ben shows how to turn the counter into an offensive attack. Ben covers three different offensive counters for when the opponent is on his feet, and six different moves for when the opponent is on his knees. 33 minutes. 2001. ISBN 1-56404-779-2. Also available in the Camp of Champs Winning Takedowns Series: Controlling Tie-ups: Opening the Door to Score John Peterson's Favorites: Double & Single Leg Takedowns

John Peterson's Favorites: Double & Single Leg Takedowns (Video) This video features John Peterson, 1976 Olympic Gold Medalist. Part of John Peterson's success in the 1976 Olympic Games came from a dominating double leg takedown. In this video, John takes an in-depth look at his favorite move - the double leg - as well as the single leg takedown. John takes a three-prong look at the double leg: Position and finishes, set-ups, and recovering. Peterson guides you step-by-step through more than five different set-ups, six finishes, and three recovery options when the opponent sprawls. John takes the same approach with single-leg takedowns, demonstrating proper positioning, set-ups, and finishes using them with the head on the inside and then on the outside. After practicing and perfecting these moves, your wrestlers will want to wrestle on their feet as much as possible. As an added bonus, John demonstrates his favorite escape - the standup - to help your wrestlers get back to their feet as quickly as possible. 44 minutes. 2001. ISBN 1-56404-778-4. Also available in the Camp of Champs Winning Takedowns Series: Controlling Tie-ups: Opening the Door to Score Ben Peterson's Favorites: Counters to Double and Single Leg Takedowns

Double Leg Takedowns And Front Headlocks (Video) With Chris Bono, three-time All-American and 1996 National Champion. In this video Chris teaches the moves which made him a champion! He demonstrates the various set-ups for the double-leg takedown, including collar tie, post, over-hook and post, and 2-on-1. Chris also identifies several finishes including back-heel trip, turk, knee dip, and leg squeeze. Chris then demonstrates ways to score from the front headlock position including the combination under-hook and front headlock. Finally, Chris demonstrates several counters. This takedown video will give you tons of drills to implement into your training routine! (40 minutes) To order the Iowa State Wrestling Drill 4 Video Series click here .

Single-Leg Takedowns (Video) With Brad Penrith, Assistant Coach, University of Northern Iowa, and three-time World Cup Medalist. A complete guide to the single-leg takedown. Coach Penrith demonstrates numerous setups, finishes and strategies for the single-leg. Working with three base moves -- the knee drop single, the sweeping single and the low single -- Penrith explains the many options each has to offer. Learn how to get out of a wrap, how to effectively handle a sprawl, and, most importantly, how to finish! (44 minutes) To order the Complete Husker Wrestling 10 Video Series click here .

Takedowns: High-Crotch Series (Video) With Pat Smith, Assistant Coach, Oklahoma State University. Pat Smith, a four-time NCAA Champion and a four-time Big Eight Champion, demonstrates his high-crotch series. Conventional wisdom implies that hitting a high-crotch starts with inside control and penetration. Pat Smith tells us it's about elbow control and moving your opponent, with no penetration. Coach Smith takes you through all the phases of the high-crotch including the square stance, head position, and high-crotch defense. Coach Smith also demonstrates how to setup your opponent without touching them, how to hit a high-crotch off a collar tie-up, and how to use a head-snap by your opponent to your advantage. (60 minutes)

Low Single-Leg Takedowns (Video) With Pat Smith, Oklahoma State University, only four-time National Champion ever! In this video, Smith teaches all parts of the low single-leg takedown: an effective stagger stance to ensure a successful shot, proper heel attack, and positioning. During each phase of the takedown, Smith gives instruction on technique as well as the correction of common errors wrestlers make in attempting the low single. He also demonstrates techniques for finishing and for scoring off counters to the low single. Excellent technique demonstrations throughout with special attention placed on using balance, position, movements, and fakes to keep your opponents on the defensive! (63 minutes) To order the Oklahoma State Wrestling 5 Video Series click here .

Combination Takedowns (Video) This video features Barry Davis, University of Wisconsin Head Coach, 3X NCAA Champion, 4X All-American, US Olympian. Coach Davis shows a unique drill system that he uses in practice at the University of Wisconsin. These systems allow you to drill a number of different takedown styles in a short amount of time. Davis begins with two different single leg combination, each featuring at least three different techniques. From there he shows four different combinations from single leg counters. He closes with a demonstration on single leg takedowns from the mat, a style he used on the way to three NCAA championships. These combinations will allow you as the coach to drill a number of different moves in a short amount of time, giving you more practice time to wrestle hard! 34 minutes. 2003.

High Crotch Takedowns (Video) With Pat Smith, Oklahoma State University, only four-time National Champion ever! In this video, Smith dispels the notion that the only way to score a high-crotch takedown is with inside control from the collar tie-up position. Smith demonstrates methods for scoring a high-crotch single-leg takedown using elbow control and no penetration. Focusing on proper technique, Smith takes you through each phase of gaining elbow control and taking your opponent out of position and off-balance. Several of the most effective finishes for the high-crotch takedown are then demonstrated. This great video also provides methods for scoring against counters such as sprawls and under-hooks. (49 minutes) To order the Oklahoma State Wrestling 5 Video Series click here .

Takedowns: Getting an Edge (Video) This video features Tom Ryan, Head Coach Hofstra University. Coach Ryan has assembled a tape that will give your wrestlers an edge on their feet. Ryan has filled this video with set-ups, shots and scoring moves and finishes for high crotches, singles and doubles. Ryan starts at the beginning describing the ideal position your wrestler should be in to control tie-ups and unbalance the opponent. He then goes through seven set-ups in which to hit the high crotch depending on how the opponent reacts. The second half of the tape is filled with finishes, including circle single, slide byes, front headlock, foot sweep and many more. Ryan closes with some tips on how to react if you get caught underneath. 44 minutes. 2001. ISBN 1-56404-652-4. Also available in the Tom Ryan's Takedown Series: Body Position Drills

Single Leg Takedowns And Fireman's Carry (Video) With Barry Weldon, two-time All-American and 1997 National Champion. He teaches the foundations for his national championship season... the single leg takedown and fireman's carry! Barry begins with several penetration drills, then demonstrates numerous set-ups for the single-leg attack including the running single, shoulder drop, elbow post, arm drag, shuck, overtie shuck, 2-on-1, snap down and much, much more! Barry also demonstrates several finishes including the toe block, sit down and inside crotch, tree top lift, leg lift, and leg split. Barry then introduces many of his favorite set-ups and finishes for the fireman's carry including the kneel to pray fireman's, the shoulder twist, the 2-on-1 into the fireman's, the over-hook into a fireman's, the barrel-roll series, and the fake arm-drag into the fireman's. Several effective counters for both the single and the fireman's carry are also included. (40 minutes) To order the Iowa State Wrestling Drill 4 Video Series click here .

Takedown Defense (Video) With Tim Neumann, three-time Big Eight Coach of the Year. In this session, Coach Neumann demonstrates three lines of defense for every wrestler: a good stance that gives your opponent little room to shoot, how to stop a shot initially, and then countering a finish once your opponent is in on you. Learn how to counter singles, doubles and high-crotches using the Huskers' front headlock series, iron man grip, and six-shooter counter! (42 minutes) To order the Complete Husker Wrestling 10 Video Series click here .

Takedown Drills: Position and Motion (Video) This video features Russ Hellickson, Ohio State University Head Coach (2002 NWCA Coach of the Year, 2X Big Ten Coach of the Year), and Ken Ramsey, Ohio State University Assistant Coach (2X All American). Coach Helickson shares the drilling philosophy he uses to keep the Buckeyes a national contender year-after-year. All drills shown simulate mat action - from set-up to escape - to better hone your wrestler's skills. Helickson's philosophy centers on position, motion and the power of the hips. He begins by drilling the basic fundamentals in three areas: Power position, penetrations, and attack positions. Incorporating all three areas, Helickson then details over 10 different drills. Each drill can be modified to fit you or your team's style. 67 minutes. 2003. Also available in the Ohio State Drill Series: Choosing Top Position: Four Moves to Dominate Bottom Position and Leg Attack Counters

Bobby Douglas - Takedown, The Video Part 1 (Video) With Bobby Douglas Head Coach, Iowa State University and 1992 Olympic Coach. Coach Douglas uses dozens of drills and demonstrations featuring national caliber athletes to teach the fundamentals and complexities of the Takedown! Douglas shows proper stance, takedown drills, tie-ups, setups, and finishes to many types of takedowns. Dozens of demonstrations featuring slow motion analysis make this tape one of the best of its kind on the subject of takedowns. (50 minutes)

Bobby Douglas - Takedown, The Video Part 2 (Video) With Bobby Douglas Head Coach, Iowa State University and 1992 Olympic Coach. This excellent video covers additional takedowns, including single leg penetration drills, single leg tackle (setups and second moves), near arm and opposite leg take downs, foot kicks, head snaps, snap downs, shucks, forearm drive, ankle picks, head and arm control, and more! National-caliber athletes demonstrate techniques and drills. (46 minutes)

Gable's Advanced Wrestling: On Your Feet-Video (VHS Format) Take your wrestling technique to the next level! Master every move with the help of wrestling legend Dan Gable. On Your Feet covers techniques from a standing position, including the stance and ties used in setups, the front hand and body lock, double-hand drills, breaking ties on defense, single and double leg attacks, tosses, and special moves. Gable goes beyond the basics to show you how to modify and adjust techniques for a winning edge. The result is precise, topnotch demonstrations; great action; and detailed instruction on attacking, countering, and adjusting to dominate a match-all presented in Gable's straight-shooting and motivating style.

Take Downs: Low Single Leg Set Ups (video) by Joe Gibbons & Adam Derengowski Learn effective low single set-ups for inside and outside shots, ankle shots plus proper grips, pressure and how to finish. Author : Joe Gibbons & Adam Derengowski. Length : 60.

Take Downs: Review (video) by Joe Gibbons Reviews penetration, the high crotch, fireman's, legs, and finishes for each. Also shoes high, mid and low single legs with finishes plus hand holds. Author : Joe Gibbons. Length : 62.

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