with Dennis Hall, Head Coach for USA Wrestling's Greco-Roman program at the U.S. Olympic Education Center at Northern Michigan University; 1996 Olympic Silver Medallist, 1995 World Champion, 1994 World Bronze medalist
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.
with Terry Brands, University of Iowa Assistant Coach; 2009 NCAA Champions; former USA National Freestyle Resident Coach, Bronze Medalist 2000 Olympic Games 2X World Champion 2X NCAA Champion at University of Iowa
Here is your chance to become an offensive force in freestyle wrestling. Olympic medalist Terry Brands takes you step-by-step through the finer points of three basic freestyle moves: Gut Wrench, Ankle Lace and the Outside Series. Each move begins by attacking the hips, and from there he shows in great detail how to secure the proper lock, lift and finish each move. Brands also shows different options from each move depending upon how your opponent tries to counter. You'll never leave the mat without points again.
68 minutes. 2003.
Freestyle Par-Terre Defense
with Terry Brands, University of Iowa Assistant Coach; 2009 NCAA Champions; former USA National Freestyle Resident Coach, Bronze Medalist 2000 Olympic Games 2X World Champion 2X NCAA Champion at University of Iowa
Terry Brands has found great success at the International Level: Olympic medalist, 2-time World Freestyle Champion, 2-time World Cup Champion. Brands discusses his two rules for successful freestyle defense: Read your opponent's shoulder and no lazy scenarios. Following these rules he demonstrates defense against gut wrenches (mid/low, high and trap arm), leg laces, leg turks, leg straddles, Ankle/knee hooks and outside series. Some of the tips he covers include beat elbows inside, elbow fighting, turn toe inside, "molding", "jack hammer" and hand fighting. The goal of great freestyle defense is reading where your opponent's pressure is and then keeping him off balance enough not to get his move. With these techniques that Brands teaches, your wrestlers will be well on their way to accomplishing that goal.
with Kevin Jackson, Iowa State University Head Coach; Sunkist Kids Wrestling Club Head Coach: former US National Freestyle Coach, 1992 Olympic Gold Medalist; All-American at Iowa State University
Olympic Freestyle Coach Kevin Jackson demonstrates the basic skills he feels are essential for all junior and senior level wrestlers to be successful in freestyle. In this tape, he covers three main areas: Tie-ups, set-ups, and leg laces. The drills and techniques demonstrated in this tape will help wrestlers develop good habits that they will take with them on the mat to become champions. Areas covered include collar ties, creating an angle, wrist/elbow control, 2-on-1, stance and position, down block, attacks/counter offense, snaps and rolls, and duck unders. A strong emphasis is placed on collar ties, down blocks, and counter offense.
with Kevin Jackson, Iowa State University Head Coach; Sunkist Kids Wrestling Club Head Coach: former US National Freestyle Coach, 1992 Olympic Gold Medalist; All-American at Iowa State University
Olympic Freestyle Coach Kevin Jackson demonstrates the basic skills he feels are essential for all junior and senior level wrestlers to be successful in freestyle. In this tape, he covers three main areas: Tie-ups, set-ups, and leg laces. The drills and techniques demonstrated in this tape will help wrestlers develop good habits that they will take with them on the mat to become champions. Areas covered include collar ties, creating an angle, wrist/elbow control, 2-on-1, stance and position, down block, attacks/counter offense, snaps and rolls, and duck unders. A strong emphasis is placed on collar ties, down blocks, and counter offense.
with Chris Bono, Iowa State University Assistant Coach; University of Chattanooga Head Coach; 2008 & 2009 SoCon Conference Champions; 2009 SoCon Coach of the Year; 3X World Cup Freestyle Team member; 2002 NWCA Assistant Coach of the Year (Iowa State University), '96 NCAA Champion
Due to the recent rule changes in folkstyle and freestyle wrestling, it has become essential to develop a strategy for wrestling on the edge of the mat. World Team member Chris Bono passes along his strategies for controlling the edge of the mat in both freestyle and folkstyle wrestling. Defensively, Coach Bono demonstrates options on what to do when your back is to the edge. Instruction includes cut the angle, "bang the man," the pressure shot and re-shot. Offensively, he shows how to cut off your opponent and keep him on the edge, as well as how to score when the opponent tries to kick off the mat. The freestyle instruction includes tips for par terre wrestling near the edge of the mat. These tips and strategies will not only give you scoring options, but also keep the referee from calling penalty points on you!
with Tricia Saunders, US Olympic Women's Freestyle Assistant Wrestling Coach; 4X World Champion and 11X National Champion
Wrestlers who can score in the par terre position have a huge advantage over their opponents. Offense from the par terre position takes a fraction of the effort compared to a takedown, but racks up bunches of points forcing your opponent to play "catch up". In this video, Tricia Saunders demonstrates some basic scoring moves from the top position and provides variations of each. Saunders begins by discussing the gut wrench and three different variations off of it. From there she demonstrates five different tilts including the Ankle Lace, Bow and Arrow, and Crotch Lift. All moves are clearly explained and demonstrated from a variety of angles. Gain an advantage on the mat with world class instruction from Tricia Saunders!
with Tricia Saunders, US Olympic Women's Freestyle Assistant Wrestling Coach; 4X World Champion and 11X National Champion
Tricia Saunders uses her wealth of international experience to teach you a number of low-risk, solid techniques that will make your wrestlers explosive from their feet. Saunders begins with an underhook series. After explaining the underhook, she demonstrates eight different takedowns you can hit from this position including the High Crotch, Double Leg, Throw By, Knee Pick and Dump. To give your wrestlers a different look, Saunders goes over a move that can be executed without tying up - the Snatch Single. She closes the video demonstrating Finishes and Throws - six different finishes your wrestlers can use if their opponent stops the high crotch attack and three throws that can provide big points for your wrestlers. Each technique is clearly explained and demonstrated from different angles and in slow-motion as well as match speed. These moves are great for both freestyle and folkstyle wrestling and are appropriate for wrestlers at any level.
with Terry Brands, University of Iowa Assistant Coach; 2009 NCAA Champions; former USA National Freestyle Resident Coach, Bronze Medalist 2000 Olympic Games 2X World Champion 2X NCAA Champion at University of Iowa
Terry Brands has found great success at the International Level: Olympic medalist, 2-time World Freestyle Champion, 2-time World Cup Champion. Brands discusses his two rules for successful freestyle defense: Read your opponent's shoulder and no lazy scenarios. Following these rules he demonstrates defense against gut wrenches (mid/low, high and trap arm), leg laces, leg turks, leg straddles, Ankle/knee hooks and outside series. Some of the tips he covers include beat elbows inside, elbow fighting, turn toe inside, "molding", "jack hammer" and hand fighting. The goal of great freestyle defense is reading where your opponent's pressure is and then keeping him off balance enough not to get his move. With these techniques that Brands teaches, your wrestlers will be well on their way to accomplishing that goal.
with Terry Brands, University of Iowa Assistant Coach; 2009 NCAA Champions; former USA National Freestyle Resident Coach, Bronze Medalist 2000 Olympic Games 2X World Champion 2X NCAA Champion at University of Iowa
Here is your chance to become an offensive force in freestyle wrestling. Olympic medalist Terry Brands takes you step-by-step through the finer points of three basic freestyle moves: Gut Wrench, Ankle Lace and the Outside Series. Each move begins by attacking the hips, and from there he shows in great detail how to secure the proper lock, lift and finish each move. Brands also shows different options from each move depending upon how your opponent tries to counter. You'll never leave the mat without points again.
