How and Why
Throughout the many camps and clinics I conduct, I have been asked how to increase foot speed and agility. Foot speed in wrestling can be an advantage, but keep in mind, it doesn't necessarily make or break your chances of winning. The good wrestlers, whether they are fast or slow, will adjust their strategy to accommodate their strengths and weaknesses.
For example: Dave Schultz, Olympic & World Champion, and arguably the most technical wrestler ever, claimed he was not as fast as many of his opponents. Therefore, against faster opponents, he always maintained a controlled tie-up in order to close the distance from his opponent. By controlling a tie-up, Dave was able to achieve two objectives.
One: he was close to his opponent and could use the tie to set up an attack.
Two: he eliminated his opponent's chances of using speed from outside (of tieups) because he forced a tie-up.
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2 comments:
I must agree with you on that one. In order to slow down a quick wrestler you must control him with a tie-ups such as 2 on 1,under-hook and etc.But if you're quick wrestler i think it's actually an advantage by being able to use your foot speed and head movement in order to get a takedown.Great topic.
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