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2. Mat Strategy
A.
Pre-match stretch and routine
B.
Mental imagery
C.
Shadow wrestling
D.
Wrestling off the whistle
1. Neutral
2. Top
3. Bottom
E.
Wrestling on the edge of the mat
F.
Wrestling with little time on the clock
G.
Chain wrestling
1. Second shots
2. Re-shots
H.
Never giving up an easy takedown
I. Fight off your back
J.
Finish attacks
1. Keep hips high
2. Keep off knees
3. Keep in constant movement
4. Finish off potential falls
Other strategies:
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Don’t wrestle
on knees |
Learn team
philosophy (Let ‘em up, take ‘em down) |
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Chain wrestle |
Focus on
improvement |
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Wrestle tough
when tired |
Set short,
attainable, measurable goals |
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Be a tough
takedown |
Repetition –
shoot for perfect practice |
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Be coachable
– do what coaches teach in practice |
Learn how to
practice hard |
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Be at
practice on time: dressed properly equipped at 3:35 |
Continued
movement on bottom: Nobody rides us |
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Be a good
workout partner / good drilling partner |
Learn how to
get out of legs |
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Learn basic
skills well |
Hustle to the
center of the mat |
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Look to coach
for choice |
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