Standing wrestling

Category: Strength

30-seconds

Carla van den Berg

  • Staggered stance facing partner
  • Hold underneath partner's chest plate/shoulder pad
  • Slight elbow bend
  • Drive legs to push partner forward while resisting movement from partner
  • Excessive force from partner contact that pushes the athlete too far off balance that they cannot recover, or that causes the athlete to be in an unsafe position"
    • Educate partner about the importance of safety of teammates
    • Pair players of similar sizes/strengths together
  • Narrow stance
    • "Widen stance to create a stronger base of support"
  • Shoulder activation and stability
  • Practices blocking position
  • Leg drive develops acceleration and power