Training Session: Mental Focus in Big Matches, First Takedown
This session will start with video of Kerry Boumans vs Terry Brans in the 2nd match of the 2000 Olympic Trials. Watching this both wrestlers show absolutely focus on not being the one to surrender the takedown. The way they make contact, walk back to the center, and when a burst is attempted they are fully committed to attacking the position or defending it. Actual training will center on earning the first takedown of a bout within the first :30 secs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vnrTVAU9fA
Warm-up will be changed from normal format and incorporate more dynamic activities:
OYO drilling to finish warm-up
This will be a series of sprint drills with focus on scoring the first takedown. Each sprint drill should be attacked as the first :20-:30 sec of the 1st period. Allow for a mental break between each go to maintain the focus of the drill. Partners should be giving various levels of resistance. Coaches stressing the set-up at various times:
High crotch against a heavy sprawl
Hard level change to attack the legs
Live Wrestling 12 minutes
We have to have the ability to score the first takedown in every match we wrestle. TEAM GOAL
:30 sec go’s for a total of 24
Total Practice Time Approx. 70-90 Minutes
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