Wrestling Top, Bottom, & Standing Position Instructional Videos

Dan Gable's Wrestling Essentials: Top Position (Video) With Dan Gable, former Iowa Wrestling Coach (15 NCAA Championships) and former NCAA and Olympic Champion wrestler! The top position has always been Gable's favorite because of the number of opportunities for turning and pinning opponents. A wide range of techniques are covered, including wrist pins, arm bars, and leg and ankle attacks. Gable also provides instruction and drills to teach his jam and control riding technique. Coach Gable provides a succinct and effective summary of successful scoring manuevers from the top position. (28 minutes, 1999) To order the complete Dan Gable's Wrestling Essentials 3 Tape Series, click here .

Top Position Riding And Pinning Combinations (Video) With Mark Branch, Oklahoma State University, four-time NCAA Finalist, two-time National Champ! The OSU Wrestling coaches believe the wrestler in the top position should look to score back points or a pin as quickly as possible. To begin to achieve this goal, Branch demonstrates several breakdowns, including the spiral ride, the tight-waist chop, and the tight-waist ankle breakdown. Placing emphasis on shifting an opponent's weight off his hips, Branch teaches techniques for applying hip pressure and keeping proper head position. He then demonstrates several of his most effective tilts including a series of bar arm tilts, scissor-locks on the ankle, simple turks, power-half combinations, and near and far-side cradles. Help your wrestlers score back points with these great set-ups, tilts and turns! (61 minutes) To order the Oklahoma State Wrestling 5 Video Series click here .

Top Position: Controlling Your Opponent (Video) This video features Kerry McCoy, Lehigh University Assistant Wrestling Coach, 2000 Olympian, 2X NCAA Heavyweight Champion, 4X World Cup Champion, 3X US Freestyle Champion. Kerry McCoy provides an in-depth look at the top position, presenting a number of tips and techniques that will help your wrestler stop his opponent's explosion from the bottom. McCoy begins with a look at the proper technique to use when breaking down an opponent. He passes along three secrets that your wrestler can use to get an advantage over his opponent before the whistle even blows! From there he moves into scoring from the top, starting with a tilt series. This series features five different tilts your wrestler can use based on what his opponent does or how much time is left. McCoy always looks to score with a tilt first, but if he can't he flows into a leg series or bar arm series. He shows a number of different scoring variations to use from these two series. With all these options available, McCoy shows how easy it will be for your wrestler to float from one scoring opportunity to another. 51 minutes. 2002. Also available in the All-American Heavyweight Technique Series: Heavyweight Fundamentals: Wearing Down Your Opponent Slide-Bys and Overhooks Technique from the Feet for Heavyweights Bottom Position: Explode Off the Whistle! Advanced Heavyweight Technique: Taking Away the Power Position Also available in the Foundations for Heavyweight Wrestlers Series: Technique from the Feet for Heavyweights Bottom Position: Explode Off the Whistle!

Choosing Top Position: Four Moves to Dominate (Video) This video features Mitch Clark, Ohio State University Assistant Coach, NCAA Champion, 2X All-American. Mitch Clark became the first wrestler ever to win a NCAA championship by technical fall. In this video he combines drills with technique to show how to dominate from the top position. Clark begins with a brief overview of the spiral breakdown, passing along tips on how he has tweaked the move. From there he covers four different pinning series: Figure Four, Power Half, Tight Waist and Wrist Half (Clark's specialty). Each series is thoroughly explained and demonstrated. Clark closes with drills to help hit these combinations every time. This tape will give wrestlers the confidence to take the top position every time! 39 minutes. 2003. Also available in the Ohio State Drill Series: Takedown Drills: Position and Motion Bottom Position and Leg Attack Counters

Scoring from the Bottom Position (Video) This video features Mark Munoz, Oklahoma State University Assistant Coach; NCAA Champion, 2X Big 12 Champion! The bottom position is where a lot of matches are decided. To be a well-rounded wrestler you must be able to escape from the bottom position. Munoz presents good look at the basic fundamentals of escaping from the bottom position. He begins with a brief look at positioning and then goes right into stand-ups. He covers three standups: Inside leg, outside leg and tripod (which is very effective for heavier wrestlers). Munoz then covers counters to three common rides your opponent may try to use on you. An excellent tape for beginning wrestlers. 46 minutes. 2003.

Bottom Position: Explode Off the Whistle! (Video) This video features Kerry McCoy, Lehigh University Assistant Wrestling Coach, 2000 Olympian, 2X NCAA Heavyweight Champion, 4X World Cup Champion, 3X US Freestyle Champion. McCoy begins with some basic tips and drills your wrestler can use to get the advantage before the whistle even blows. He then presents four moves that your heavyweights can use to escape from the bottom position. Included are basic moves (the Stand-Up and the Changeover), advanced moves (Knee Across), and moves used to score quick points (Elevator Roll). McCoy covers the critical points for each move your wrestler needs to know to make the move successful. As an added bonus McCoy covers four different techniques to defend against leg riders. This tape provides a solid base to work on bottom fundamentals. With training and drilling these moves can be used against any opponent your wrestler faces. 46 minutes. 2002. Also available in the All-American Heavyweight Technique Series: Heavyweight Fundamentals: Wearing Down Your Opponent Slide-Bys and Overhooks Technique from the Feet for Heavyweights Top Position: Controlling Your Opponent Advanced Heavyweight Technique: Taking Away the Power Position Also available in the Foundations for Heavyweight Wrestlers Series: Technique from the Feet for Heavyweights Top Position: Controlling Your Opponent

Bottom Position and Leg Attack Counters (Video) This video features Russ Hellickson, Head Coach Ohio State University (2002 NWCA Coach of the Year, 2X Big Ten Coach of the Year), and Ken Ramsey, Ohio State University Assistant Coach (2X All American). To be effective in wrestling you have to have a sound base. With this in mind, Coach Helickson presents a number of drill situations to get your wrestlers stronger from the bottom position. From here, Helickson goes through a number of drills emphasizing the stand-up, wrist control and hip heist. As defense is a critical part of the sport, Helickson demonstrates counter drills for high and low leg attacks. These drills focus on blocking, catching and having the opponent bear your wrestlers weight. By practicing the drills in this video, your wrestlers will be able to react and execute in the pressure of the moment. 39 minutes. 2003. Also available in the Ohio State Drill Series: Takedown Drills: Position and Motion Choosing Top Position: Four Moves to Dominate

Bottom Position Stand-Ups And Roll-Outs (Video) With Mark Branch, Oklahoma State University, four-time NCAA Finalist, two-time National Champ! As wrestlers become more sophisticated, the most effective way to get out of the bottom position is from the stand-up. Branch demonstrates the most successful stand-up escapes used by the OSU wrestling team, beginning with the stand-up technique to counter the most common offenses from the top position (spiral rides, under-hooks, 2-on-1 control, and ankle control). Branch then demonstrates several rolls to escape or get a reversal. Also included is instruction on methods for getting out of the flat position as well as several methods for fighting a top man with one or both legs in. This tape is great for converting defense into offense! (55 minutes) To order the Oklahoma State Wrestling 5 Video Series click here .

Dan Gable's Wrestling Essentials: Bottom Position (Video) With Dan Gable, former Iowa Wrestling Coach (15 NCAA Champions) and former NCAA and Olympic Champion wrestler. Gable provides a concise demonstration of basic manuevers to gain an escape or reversal from the bottom position. I nstruction includes techniques for building a base from flat on the mat, hip-heists, stand-ups, sit-outs, and whizzers. Also included are counters to prevent cradles, break headlocks, slip arm bars, and bridging techniques to break pin holds. (30 minutes, 1999.) To order the complete Dan Gable's Wrestling Essentials 3 Tape Series, click here .

Dan Gable's Wrestling Essentials: Standing Position (Video) With Dan Gable, former University of Iowa Head Coach, 15X NCAA Champions! NCAA and Olympic Champion wrestler! This video provides a brief overview of the basic set-ups and finishes for single leg tackles, double leg tackles, whip-overs, and tosses. Gable uses demonstration to teach a complete range of manuevers, including: snaps, headlocks, pummeling, go-behinds, ducks, arm drags, ankle picks, dumps, and a host of other effective techniques. (36 minutes, 1999) To order the complete Dan Gable's Wrestling Essentials 3 Tape Series, click here .

Getting Off Bottom (video) by Tim Neumann Covers philosophy and techniques for keeping your base, freeing your hips and escaping. Prevent breakdowns, deny arm bars plus learn stand-ups and the tripod series. Author : Tim Neumann. Length : 49.

Working On Top (video) by Tim Neumann & Corey Olson Offers topwork philosophy to turn rides into pins. Learn blanket rides, breakdowns, the perry bar series, chicken wings, far knee and ankle turns plus earning backpoints. Author : Tim Neumann & Corey Olson. Length : 52.

Bottom Work & Standing (video) by Joe Gibbons, Adam Derengowski & Steve Hamilton Learn proper positioning and techniques for rolls, reversals, stand-ups and the granby. Includes finishes and effective drills. Author : Joe Gibbons, Adam Derengowski & Steve Hamilton. Length : 53.

Over Under Position: Getting to Your Throw (Video) This video features Dennis Hall, Wisconsin-Stevens Point Head Assistant Coach; 1995 World Champion (Greco-Roman), 1996 Olympic Silver Medalist (Greco). Dennis Hall has had great success in the Greco-Roman wrestling over the past 10 years. A key to his success has been the Over-Under and the throws he has been able to hit from the Over-Under; in this video he passes along some of the secrets of this set-up. He begins with a brief explanation of the Over-Under, followed by the key elements of the position. From there he breaks down six different moves from the Over-Under including: Lat Pull, Arm and Shoulder Throw, Inside Trip, Hip Toss, Wrap Throw, and his favorite, the Lateral. Hall also covers set-ups and includes a couple of back arch drills. This video shows your wrestlers the keys to executing their throws every time. 43 minutes. 2003.

Upper Body Throws And Top/Bottom Work (Video) With Derek Mountsier, two-time All-American and current world-class Greco-Roman Wrestler. Throwing your opponent safely and accurately takes precision and skill. Derek teaches several potent scoring techniques and throws which will help you score big-time back points on opponents! Derek demonstrates techniques and drills for throwing your opponent from collar-tie, 2-on-1 and under-hook position as well as duck-unders. Throws include lateral drop, arm whip, arm throw/spin, bear hugs, and body locks as well as several combination throws. As a bonus, Derek demonstrates several techniques for the top and bottom position. Watch this video and dominate your opponents with high-scoring throws! (45 minutes) To order the Iowa State Wrestling Drill 4 Video Series click here .

Top And Bottom Technique (Video) With Pat Smith, Assistant Coach, Oklahoma State University. Smith demonstrates the top and bottom technique that carried him to four NCAA Championships and four Big Eight Championships. Included are breakdowns, including spiral ride and chops, and how to flow on top to keep your opponent off-guard. Bar arm technique includes getting the arm out, getting your opponent to his back, and what to do if you can't get the arm out. In the bottom position, Coach Smith has had great success with the stand-up. He demonstrates his stand-up technique, and also demonstrates how the OSU Cowboys practice this technique. (42 minutes)

Body Position Drills (Video) This video features Tom Ryan, Head Coach Hofstra University, 2X All-American at the University of Iowa. This tape is loaded with more than 15 drills from the takedown position to work on maintaining good body position. Ryan focuses on both the offensive and defensive side of five areas: Passing elbow, preventing under hooks, preventing front headlocks, keeping your center of gravity underneath you, and creating angles. The unique aspect of the tape is that Ryan demonstrates the drills using two sets of drill groups, a pair of lower weights and a pair of upper weights. The tape concludes with three live drills to work on all the aspects discussed earlier. 45 minutes. 2001. ISBN 1-56404-653-2. Also available in the Tom Ryan's Takedown Series: Takedowns: Getting an Edge

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