with Lennie Zalesky,
Cal Baptist University Head Coach;
has coached wrestlers to 30 All-American awards and seven individual national championships;
2013 NCWA National Champions;
former UC Davis Head Coach;
2007 Pac-10 Coach of the Year;
2018 Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee;
2018 California Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee;
2010 Alaska Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee;
as an athlete, was a 3x All-American at the University of Iowa

Coach Lennie Zalesky possesses over 30 years of coaching experience and has seen it all. A huge key to his success was not getting stuck underneath opponents on their shots. In this video, Zalesky delivers many of the techniques he's taught his wrestlers over the years to move their opponents and avoid getting stuck in a disadvantage situation.

Effectively Move Your Opponent

Coach Zalesky begins with an explanation of the origins of these techniques and how mastering the ability to get your opponent to move into position is key to scoring consistently. Next, you'll see how to get into an inside tie position, which is the most effective way to control your opponent. Zalesky also goes into detail about how to apply pressure and utilize the back step effectively.

Set-Ups for the Hi-C, Single Leg, and Double Leg Takedown

Coach Zalesky continues by demonstrating how inside tie-ups can be coordinated with the back step to set up several takedowns, including the hi-c, single and double leg takedowns. He also covers how to stay out of bad position on takedowns by refraining from chasing your opponent's legs, and instead moving their legs where you want them to be.

As an added bonus, Zalesky demonstrates how to best prevent being stuck under your opponent's sprawl. In all, you'll learn how to:

• Set up a single leg shot on either leg
• Avoid chasing your opponent's leg on a hi-c or double leg
• Clear your opponent's arms and keep your hips under your shoulders to avoid being stuck in bad positions

This is a great addition to any wrestling coach's library. Coach Zalesky shares some of the best techniques available to help your wrestlers become unstoppable on their feet!

49 minutes. 2020.

with Mark Manning,
University of Nebraska Head Coach;
2x USA Wrestling Terry McCann Freestyle Coach of the Year (2015, 2017);
2009 U.S. Freestyle World Team Coach; 2011 FILA Freestyle Coach of the Year;
2012 U.S. Freestyle Olympic Volunteer Coach;
2009 Big 12 Conference Champions; 2x Big 12 Coach of the Year;
2009 Dan Gable Coach of the Year;
Coach of Jordan Burroughs (Olympic Champion, 3x World Champion and 2x NCAA Division I National Champion); and James Green (2015 World Bronze Medalist and 4x All American)

Weight management is a huge key to a successful wrestling program. This video from University of Nebraska's Mark Manning will help you understand how to ensure your athletes hit their weigh-in every time. You'll learn why your team should have a percentage program that is strictly followed to ensure each wrestler is on weight and has plenty of energy for competition.

Prepare to Succeed

Video review is key to improving individual wrestlers, as Coach Manning explains. Wrestlers can scout opponents, discover the certain tendencies they cling to, and use those tendencies against them on the mat. Manning also details how you can use video footage to find tendencies of opposing teams as a whole and prepare every wrestler on your roster for those tendencies.

Coach Manning also talks about how to motivate your athletes to do their best for the team. He has strategies for keeping FEAR, DOUBT, and WORRY from defeating your wrestlers.

Additional Nuggets

Coach Manning adds insights into how athletes should interact with social media, how they should treat rankings, and other distractions during training and the competitive season. You'll learn how to keep the pressure off of your athletes so they can perform their very best. This wisdom can help any coach get the most out of their program.

Do you need help with weight management methods? Would your wrestlers benefit from improved film review and motivation? If so, this video featuring Coach Manning will be immensely beneficial to your team this season!

73 minutes. 2020.

with Mark Manning,
University of Nebraska Head Coach;
2x USA Wrestling Terry McCann Freestyle Coach of the Year (2015, 2017);
2009 U.S. Freestyle World Team Coach; 2011 FILA Freestyle Coach of the Year;
2012 U.S. Freestyle Olympic Volunteer Coach;
2009 Big 12 Conference Champions; 2x Big 12 Coach of the Year;
2009 Dan Gable Coach of the Year;
Coach of Jordan Burroughs (Olympic Champion, 3x World Champion and 2x NCAA Division I National Champion); and James Green (2015 World Bronze Medalist and 4x All American)

University of Nebraska's Mark Manning has twice been named the USA Wrestling Terry McCann Freestyle Coach of the Year. In this video, Manning details some of his preferred tactics for controlling tie-ups, attacking the legs, and finishing wrestlers to score big points.

How to Control Tie-Ups

Coach Manning begins this on-the-mat clinic by demonstrating several tips for controlling tie-ups from the feet. He demonstrates how he teaches stance and motion with his wrestlers and the importance of mastering basic fundamentals with attention to the details that will make the difference during matches. You'll learn how to change levels efficiently, as well as proper head position and hand fighting skills. Additionally, Manning shows how to wrestle from an underhook, overhook, and how to counter opponents that like to use the collar tie.

Tips for Riding, Controlling the Crackdown Position, and More

The presentation continues with Coach Manning offering up several tips from a wide variety of positions. You'll learn how to finish takedowns such as the hi-c and single leg from both on the feet and down on the mat in a bad position. Additionally, Manning shows how he teaches wrestlers to control the crackdown position that commonly occurs from a hi-c. You will get techniques for both offensive and defensive wrestlers that will give your athletes the advantage in this very important position.

This video from Coach Manning goes into detail on a number of topics that will give your athletes the edge they will need to beat the best. If you need help teaching tie-ups, leg attacks or the crackdown position, look no further.

76 minutes. 2020.

with Mark Manning,
University of Nebraska Head Coach;
2x USA Wrestling Terry McCann Freestyle Coach of the Year (2015, 2017);
2009 U.S. Freestyle World Team Coach; 2011 FILA Freestyle Coach of the Year;
2012 U.S. Freestyle Olympic Volunteer Coach;
2009 Big 12 Conference Champions; 2x Big 12 Coach of the Year;
2009 Dan Gable Coach of the Year;
Coach of Jordan Burroughs (Olympic Champion, 3x World Champion and 2x NCAA Division I National Champion); and James Green (2015 World Bronze Medalist and 4x All American)

Wrestlers of all levels struggle from one important position in the sport: the bottom. Coach Mark Manning goes over three main principles every wrestler should master to be able to score from the bottom position in this informative video.

Focusing on the bottom wrestler and what constitutes good position are key to scoring points from the bottom. The three key principles to focus on are motion, distance and hand control. Once these three principles are mastered, your wrestles will be able to score on all opponents from the bottom position.

Key Principles

• Manning touches on the following essentials of wrestling from the bottom:
• Off the whistle, constant motion will allow your wrestlers to get weight off their hands and get pressure back into their opponents.
• Once weight is off their hands, wrestlers then focus on ways to create distance between their opponent's hip and their own.
• Finally, hand control will be established before attempting to escape or reverse their opponent.

Additional Nuggets

Coach Manning adds additional insights into his coaching philosophy, going in-depth into what makes his Nebraska wrestling program special. He also touches on team unity, athlete leadership, focusing on the fundamentals and length of practices.

This video goes into detail about fundamental positions and actions that will give your athletes all they need to get off bottom. Along the way, Coach Manning also gives you a look into the philosophies and practices that have made Nebraska wrestling a power in the Big Ten Conference. A fantastic resource for any wrestling coach!

72 minutes. 2020.

with Lennie Zalesky,
Cal Baptist University Head Coach;
has coached wrestlers to 30 All-American awards and seven individual national championships;
2013 NCWA National Champions;
former UC Davis Head Coach;
2007 Pac-10 Coach of the Year;
2018 Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee;
2018 California Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee;
2010 Alaska Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee;
as an athlete, was a 3x All-American at the University of Iowa

The 2-on-1 is a tie that came onto the scene back when wrestlers from the Soviet Union used it to dominate their opponents in the international wrestling scene. It is also commonly known as a "Russian Tie." Since then, the tie-up has gone on to become synonymous as an offensive tie-up in the same league as an under-hook or an inside tie.

In this video, Lennie Zalesky shows you how to use the 2-on-1 and the baseball grip as controlling ties to create multiple leg attack and throwing opportunities.

The 2-on-1

There are two ways to hold a 2-on-1. The first and most common is when you have one hand on the wrist and the other under the armpit. The second is where you grab your own wrist and have a hold, which is best described as a reverse figure four. Coach Zalesky shows you how to attack utilizing the reverse figure four 2-on-1 to control your opponent's movement and put yourself in position to score a takedown.

Zalesky shows how to use the 2-on-1 to drag your opponent to the floor and get the takedown, use it as a lock/hold to stand your opponent up and get hip-to-hip to attack with a snatch single, as well as multiple attack options contingent on how your opponent reacts, including:

• High crotch
• Double leg
• Over-the-head throw
• Head and arm throw
• Polish throw

You will develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of the reverse figure-four 2-on-1 and how dominant it can be.

The Baseball Grip

The baseball grip is a tie-up that is not well known, and a tie-up Coach Zalesky himself admits not many coaches teach their athletes to defend. You can use the baseball grip to get one up on your competition and to confuse and control them to create numerous attacking opportunities.

Coach Zalesky begins by showing a couple ways to get into the position, and explains why it is a hard position for your opponent to get out of once you have it. From the baseball grip, you'll see Zalesky present numerous attacking opportunities, showing you how to get to a high crotch, single leg, front headlock, and polish throw. All these attacking options depend on how your opponent reacts and which ones you favor.

Coach Zalesky ends by quickly recapping all the attacks he has shown on the video as a reminder of the myriad of options available. This is an excellent instructional video dealing with the reverse figure four version of the 2-on-1 and the baseball grip; two tie-ups that are not understood well by many coaches and wrestlers, but are highly effective in creating offensive leg attacks and throwing opportunities.

50 minutes. 2020.

with Lennie Zalesky,
Cal Baptist University Head Coach;
has coached wrestlers to 30 All-American awards and seven individual national championships;
2013 NCWA National Champions;
former UC Davis Head Coach;
2007 Pac-10 Coach of the Year;
2018 Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee;
2018 California Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee;
2010 Alaska Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee;
as an athlete, was a 3x All-American at the University of Iowa

Short offense is a position that isn't often taken advantage of by wrestlers, because most coaches don't focus on it nearly as much as they do on leg attacks, hand fighting and mat work. This is a shame because being good in the short offense position is an opportunity to score easy points off your opponent's shots, whilst expending minimal energy.

The short offens