The objective of every wrestler is to make a fall or pin the opponent for a win. A pin is achieved when a wrestler is able to drop his opponent’s shoulders simultaneously on the mat and hold it long enough, from one to five seconds, for the referee to determine that the pin is legitimate and give a score. That is not very easy to do, though, since the opponent has the same goal. Wrestling is a battle of wit, strength, endurance, agility, swiftness and technical moves to score and avoid getting pinned.
Step 1
Assume a neutral stance when the offensive player is on top of you. That forces him to exert more effort to hold you. Time your move, and at the moment the opponent begins to lose control, use your leg and back muscles to force yourself to stand up. Doing this will either topple your opponent, or you can break away from his hold. When you are able to stand, you will have a better chance to get away from him.
Step 2
Use the Granby roll when you are the bottom man and the offensive player starts to apply tight pressure on you. In this move, assume the tripod stance to gain better foothold. Move your back up higher to gain momentum. Kick on the mat hard to launch yourself in a forward roll to escape the tight pressure exerted by the waist of the offensive player. You can avoid getting pinned and placed on your back, and you gain points when you successfully execute an escape move.
Step 3
Force a reversal by using the Peterson roll to alter your position and become the top man and bring your opponent to be the mat or bottom man. Reach out to control the wrist of the top man, turn toward him and reach underneath to lock one of his legs to anchor him. Turn your feet forward and make an outside shoulder roll to bring you on top and become the offensive player. When the Peterson roll is carried out successfully, you will be able to trap the other player with your back.
Step 4
Form an inside tie on the same side of your opponent’s leg that you will attack for a reversal. Use your opposite arm to grip your opponent’s triceps near his armpit, and use your forearm to block your opponent’s arm. Use your free arm to hold your opponent’s shoulder. As he reacts by pushing back into you, keep your lead leg forward. The lead leg is the one opposite the side of the arm you have tied.
Step 5
Pull his triceps down, and as he reacts by pulling his upper body away from you, push his arm up. This will create a space for you to lower your body and step with your lead leg outside of your opponent’s foot. If your lead leg is your right, step toward his left side and then move your arms down to grip your opponent’s knee and lift it. Keep your head close to his chest so you can use it to push his body back.
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