Description
Book Synopsis In The Wrestling Drill Book, Second Edition, nine of the sport’s top coaches offer more than 160 drills for mastering essential techniques: takedowns, reversals, escapes, riding, and pinning combinations. Detailed descriptions, coaching points, corrections to common errors, and 400 photos provide thorough instruction for proper execution of each move.
Trade Review “The Wrestling Drill Book assists coaches from youth to college levels in developing championship wrestlers. It’s a must-read.”
Bobby Douglas-- U.S. Olympic Coach (1992, 2004), NWCA Coach of the Year (2000), U.S. Freestyle World Team Head Coach (’89, ’91, ’02, ’03)
"To reach your potential as a wrestler, you must be willing to work hard in the off-season. The Wrestling Drill Book offers some great training activities to help you do this."
Cael Sanderson-- 2004 Olympic Champion, Head Wrestling Coach, Penn State University
“Whether for wrestling or for mixed martial arts, the second edition of The Wrestling Drill Book is the one resource that athletes need in order to learn how to grapple like a champion.”
Doug Jeffrey-- Editor, Ultimate MMA Magazine
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Essential Movement Drills
Chapter 2 Footwork: Agility, Quickness, and Balance Drills (new chapter)
Chapter 3 Takedown Drills (5 new drills)
Chapter 4 Advance Throws and Takedown Drills (new chapter)
Chapter 5 Escape and Reversal Drills (9 new drills)
Chapter 6 Riding to Pinning Combination Drills (7 new drills)
Chapter 7 Advance Pinning Combination Drills (5 new drills)
Chapter 8 Conditioning Drills (11 new drills)
Chapter 9 Effective Practices and Off-Season Activities (expanded)