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Mitchell Mesenbrink On Intelligent Attacks | Technique Tuesday
Apr 6, 2026
In this Technique Tuesday from his Intelligent Offense instructional, Hodge Trophy winner Mitchell Mesenbrink breaks down how to eliminate scrambles before they even start. Instead of getting dragged into chaotic positions, Mitchell shows how small details—like clearing your ankles and controlling your hip position—let you finish clean against high-level opponents.
This is a simple concept, but it’s one of the biggest separators at the top level: don’t give your opponent time or space to scramble.
You’ll learn:
- How to “windshield wipe” your ankles immediately off your shots to avoid getting caught
- Why dropping your inside hip takes away your opponent’s ability to attack your legs
- How to maintain strong shoulder positioning while circling and finishing
- The mindset behind “intelligent offense” and limiting scramble opportunities
- Solo drills to sharpen your movement and positioning without a partner
- If you wrestle long enough, you’ll end up in this position — knowing how to navigate it can turn a scramble into an easy takedown.
- Clean finishes > extended scrambles. This is how you stay in control and consistently get to the top.
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:13 - Avoiding Scrambles Concept
00:01:40 - From Outside Step Shot
00:03:27 - Solo/Partner Drills
00:04:52 - Outro
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