Week 5 - Top Wrestling - Rides & Turns
🔍 What to Look For: Top Position & Control
Week 5 is all about mastering the top position—breaking opponents down, riding with pressure, and looking for opportunities to score.
Key Points to Watch:
Breakdown Techniques – Spiral ride, tight waist crash, wrist tilts, and the ball & chain to keep opponents flat.
Hip Pressure & Control – Staying heavy with your hips and chest to limit movement and stop escapes.
Riding Scenarios – Transitioning between rides while keeping constant pressure to open up tilts and turns.
Common Mistakes:
Riding too high and giving space for reversals or stand-ups.
Losing tight waist pressure and allowing opponents to build back up.
Rushing into turns before establishing solid control.
Coaching Emphasis:
Top wrestling is about control, consistency, and pressure. The goal is to wear your opponent down mentally and physically, forcing mistakes that lead to points.