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A take-down is a wrestling move used to go from a neutral standing position to an up position with your opponent in a down position and thus score two take-down points. Some basic takedowns include: Double leg; Single leg; High crotch; These moves are usually taught at a young age through high school.
The cradle is a basic technique in amateur wrestling. It is used to control and pin an opponent. [1] Its name refers to the move's similarity to the way a person holds an infant in their arms. The wrestler performs the cradle by grabbing the neck of their opponent with one arm and wrapping the elbow of the other arm behind the knee of the opponent.
Arkansas, the 49th state to sanction high school wrestling, began scholastic wrestling competition in the 2008-09 season, with over forty schools participating in the state's first season. [7] Mississippi became the 50th U.S. state to sanction high school wrestling as a sport. Their first state-sanctioned wrestling tournament took place during ...
New weight classes are just part of the changes for the South Bend area high school wrestling scene as the 2023-24 season gets underway.
Collegiate wrestling, commonly referred to as folkstyle wrestling, is the form of wrestling practiced at the post-secondary level in the United States. This style of wrestling is also practiced at the high school, middle school, and elementary levels with some modifications.
The sports drama “Unstoppable” follows the inspirational tale of Robles, who was born with one leg, as he goes from Arizona high school wrestling superstar to undefeated college national champion.
The Guillotine is an amateur wrestling move named after the decapitation device. It was developed in the 1920s by Cornell 1928 NCAA champion Ralph Leander Lupton. It is mostly taught in high schools. It is a pinning move that is deployed from upper referee position. It uses pain to force an opponent to go to their back.
Dec. 11—A look around Howard County at the teams looking to make noise in dual competition, and individual wrestlers aiming for state championships. Subscribe to continue reading this article.