From day one of wrestling the over-under position is crucial. Having a solid gameplan, and being effective with that game plan can lead to bigtime points. A good combination of pressure, position, and technique will allow you to put an opponent in position to be attacked. Below you will see how to get to the over-under position, and score off of misdirection leg attacks, bear hugs, and throws, along with a practice plan and drills to go with each technique. 

 

Day One:

Daily Goal- Understand and get comfortable in over under position. Moving your opponent.

Technique #1 Pummel Drill

Mike Krause: How To Pummel

Krause Pummeling With Campers

Key Points
1) Pressure in and step forward with undertook side
2) USE YOUR HANDS
3) Chest To Chest

Technique #2 Move your opponent with pressure and lat pulls
Keypoints
1) Pressure forward and pinch down elbow
2) Pump and 90 degree lat pull (pump shifts opponent's weight to his toes)
3) Attack overhook knee to make opponent step back

Moving Your Opponent With Lat Pulls

Practice Plan
6 sets x 30 seconds in FloMotion (more important to do it right at full speed here)
6 sets x 30 seconds half speed
6 sets x 30 seconds full speed

Note: Pummel drill should be a part of every wrestlers warmup.

The Full 6 Day Practice Plan can be found HERE.