It's Showtime - Part 2 of 2

So why do some wrestlers get tired in less than 6 minutes?

IF YOU DON'T EAT RIGHT and LOSE WEIGHT PROPERLY, Cutting weight wrong will spoil a lot of hard work. All the training will only help you SURVIVE against top level competition.

Think of this- Wrestling is a tough sport without question. However, the toughest wrestler doesn't always win.

In just about every "great" match, it usually doesn't come down to how tough a wrestler is physically.... It's usually how much toughness he can take MENTALLY and still be able to perform better than his opponent.

When two wrestlers are both properly trained, they both eat healthy, they both strength train / condition like no other eventually MATCH UP, the one that will win will be the wrestler that can unleash the most PRESSURE on his opponent. This has to be consistent in every position.

"PRESSURE" IS THE MOST COMMON TRAIT THAT MAKES WRESTLERS (OF ALL AGES) TIRED BEFORE THEY SHOULD ACTUALLY BE TIRED. Whether its before the match or during, it's a killer. TOO MUCH PRESSURE LEADS TO NEGATIVE THOUGHTS AND THE LACK OF FOCUS..

(Thoughts like.... I'm tired, This guy is too strong, I can't hold him down, I can't beat him)

Along with nutrition, positive thinking and preparation, learning how to handle pressure will separate you from your competition.

Think about UPSETS. Every year at the state tournament, someone loses that WASN'T supposed to. In most cases, my experiences tell me that not only was the "underdog" prepared physically, but he was also prepared mentally. He was able to sustain the "pressure" his opponent delivered, stay focused and deliver his own.

A great example would be the 2008 Olympic Games with our incredible swimming team performance. How much pressure do you think was on Jason Lezak prior to him jumping in the water during the relay that earned the team and Phelps his 7 Gold Medal. I'll answer that one by saying A LOT and this was BEFORE HE JUMPED IN THE WATER.

During the relay, the pressure mounted. Each team member basically lost their race and it was up to HIM to CATCH UP if he was going to win. We all know what happened.

Most recently, look at the Taylor / Palmer match. Taylor gives up the first score, absorbs the pressure Palmer delivered, THEN STARTED DELIVERING HIS OWN PRESSURE. WHEN DAVID WAS ON TOP, HE NEVER STOPPED TRYING TO TURN PALMER. ON HIS FEET, HE ATTACKED. In the end, Palmer couldn't handle all the pressure that accumulated before and during the match.

Learn how to deal with PRESSURE, THINK LIKE A CHAMPION, EAT HEALTHY, STRENGTH TRAIN, CONDITION LIKE A MAD MAN and WATCH WHAT HAPPENS...

LEARN MORE...

"Separating State Champions From State Placers"...... You'll find this report / guide at: http://teamroehlig.com/products

SO WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO LEARN HOW TO DEAL WITH PRESSURE ?

Proper training in the practice room, good technique, eating right and having a strong body all help tremendously, but there is more..

Think Positive and Believe in Yourself EVERYDAY. Don't listen to NEGATIVE comments. Write Your Goals down and make them your FIRST PRIORITY. MAKE NO EXCUSES !

Hope this helps...


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