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Camp Techniques · Drill 3 of 4
Down Block, With Ties
Same defense, now from contact. Matches are wrestled in ties. Your down block
has to work when you're hand-fighting, not just from space.
Drill 3 · Down Block, With Ties · 1:10 · Partner drill
The Cues
- The tie is an early-warning system. Feel the shot coming through
your hands.
- Use the tie, don't lose it. Snap them down with it as they change
levels. The tie is part of the block.
Common Mistakes
- Hanging on the tie with your weight forward. That's the shot invitation.
- Letting them lower their level cleanly while you hold on.
The Standard
A couple of times a week. Win the tie first. The block is there when you need
it.
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