Matt Valenti videos just landed in our Technique Wave library this morning!  And this stuff is hot! Flowrestling was able to get 17 different technique videos from the 2X NCAA Champion.  I analyzed each video, and though all of his technique is fantastic, it was his 2-on-1 series that impressed me most -it's gold, pure gold!  In an effort to do his series justice, I thought I'd create a little weekend training plan for any coach/wrestler who is trying to either implement this series into his game or develop upon the 2-on-1 even more.  Valenti's 2-on-1 series is expansive: he covers not only attacks from the tie but defense to the 2-on-1, and furthermore, counters to those who are in the act of defending the 2-on-1.  I decided to zero in on his attacks:

Saturday: Start by practicing legs attacks from the 2-on-1. 
Get comfortable with the feel of the tie, and then develop your footwork and set ups from there.  Valenti's set ups from the 2-on-1 are far more effective than most.  Make sure to cue in on his right hand/arm movement as he controls the tie from there before attacking legs. 3 LEG ATTACKS FROM THE 2-ON-1: 

Double Leg (Click Here)
High Single (Click Here)
Far Side Knee Pick (Click Here)

Sunday:  Move on to secondary attacks from the 2-on-1.  
The set ups here are different, and with these moves, Valenti bases what he hits off how his opponent reacts/counters either the tie or an attack from the tie.  For example, if Valenti has a 2-on-1, and his opponent counters his farside knee pick, then Valenti will adjust to hit his front headlock.  The attacks here come in succession after attempting a given attack. 3 MORE ATTACKS FROM THE 2-ON-1:

Circle Snap to the Front Headlock (Click Here)
Sag Headlock off Elbow Defense (Click Here)
Footsweep Set Up to Pulldown (Click Here)


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