Mastering the High Crotch Crackdown

Are your athletes struggling with setups for their high crotch shots? Are you getting stuck in the crackdown position and struggling to score? Give your wrestlers the best chance possible to score on their shots!

Two-time NCAA National Champion and former Oklahoma State star Chris Pendelton shares his secrets with you, teaching you numerous options to improve your high crotch attack and finish. Pendelton's instruction is designed to help coaches teach the high crotch to all levels of wrestlers and offers troubleshooting technique for secondary positions your wrestlers may find themselves in during the execution of this shot.

The High Crotch, set up to finish
Pendelton's first sequence expertly demonstrates three solid set ups he used for countless takedowns at Oklahoma State: elbow pop, elbow pass, and elbow control.

After covering the set-ups, Pendelton demonstrates nine finishes from the crackdown position including head hunt, stack, inside and outside leg tabling. Pendelton concludes the session with insight on driving across and the knee slide position.

Each technical point is shown from at least two different camera angles and also highlights coaching points to stress the nuances of the technique.

Chris Pendleton dominated opponents on his feet using the high crotch. His instruction will give your wrestlers the ability to successfully use the high crotch against the best competition they will face.

48 minutes. 2011.