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Move Of Wrestling Essay

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So in wrestling there are multiple moves you can do. These moves are probably the most basic moves you are taught and the most commonly used moves done today. The first move is the double leg takedown.”The double leg takedown is a flying tackle similar to a football tackle”(Douglas).For a double leg takedown there are a lot of little steps that you may need to execute this move correctly. The first thing you need to do is perform a setup and then to perform a penetration step. The next thing you are gonna wanna do is to place your head on either side of your opponent. Next you are going to want to push your chest up against your opponent's thighs and hips. The less space you have the better control you will have over your opponents strong …show more content…

Typically, the lower part of the leg is pulled in one direction, while the torso or shoulder is used to press the body or upper part of the leg of the opponent in the other direction. Another great takedown is the duck under. In a duck under, the wrestler pulls the opponent's elbow forward and away from the body, lowers his own head, and ducks under the opponent's arm in an effort to get behind or at least beside the opponent; from this position the opponent can be taken down by lifting and throwing or by a leg trip. Then for the best and most used move everyone uses in wrestling, the half nelson. “The half nelson is referred to by most coaches as being the easiest, but most effective move in folkstyle wrestling”(Wrestling Moves). It involves you using only one hand, by passing it under the arm of the opponent and locking the hand on the opponent's neck. Then you will run him over until his back is fully on the mat. Then you will want to get chest to chest to make sure that he can’t get out of it. You will hold it there until he is pinned or until you get your nearfall points. So there are a lot of wrestling moves to know about, but in order to be good at these moves, you must choose to eat healthy so you can execute these moves

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