Penetration step/lowering level
Question
I am a ten year old wrestler and I am having problems with my shots. When I was taught to take a penetration step I was shown to go to one knee the drive through. I read about lowering your level and that it is a simple squat/bend at the knees. Is it possible for me to finish my shots and get good penetration by lowering my level, not necassarily touching a knee, and taking my shot? What do you suggest I do to drill and improve this?
Thank you,
Johnathan
Answer
great question
there are nine coaching points to a shot. Here they are;
inside control, clear the tie up, change levels, take a penetration step, knee touches the mat, trail leg flies to a strong position, head up, back straight, drive into your opponent.
If your head is on the outside you finish a double leg or high c, if your head is on the inside you finish a swing single or low level single.
If you can do all of those elements without touching the knee, then go ahead but the pressure of a good opponent on you during the shot will probably force your knee to the mat, even if only momentarily.
You can see more of what I am talking about at www.usasports.tv
I produced a training DVD with coach Kevin Jackson and he teaches it much better than I.
Good luck on the mats.
Michael Clapier
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Techniques?