Set-Ups & Tie-Ups for a Great Shot!

with Lennie Zalesky,
Cal Baptist University Head Coach from 2011 to 2022;
has coached wrestlers to 30 All-American awards and seven individual national championships;
2013 NCWA National Champions;
former UC Davis Head Coach;
2007 Pac-10 Coach of the Year;
2018 Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee;
2018 California Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee;
2010 Alaska Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee;
as an athlete, was a 3x All-American at the University of Iowa

Coach Lennie Zalesky possesses over 30 years of coaching experience and has seen it all. A huge key to his success was not getting stuck underneath opponents on their shots. In this video, Zalesky delivers many of the techniques he's taught his wrestlers over the years to move their opponents and avoid getting stuck in a disadvantage situation.

Effectively Move Your Opponent

Coach Zalesky begins with an explanation of the origins of these techniques and how mastering the ability to get your opponent to move into position is key to scoring consistently. Next, you'll see how to get into an inside tie position, which is the most effective way to control your opponent. Zalesky also goes into detail about how to apply pressure and utilize the back step effectively.

Set-Ups for the Hi-C, Single Leg, and Double Leg Takedown

Coach Zalesky continues by demonstrating how inside tie-ups can be coordinated with the back step to set up several takedowns, including the hi-c, single and double leg takedowns. He also covers how to stay out of bad position on takedowns by refraining from chasing your opponent's legs, and instead moving their legs where you want them to be.

As an added bonus, Zalesky demonstrates how to best prevent being stuck under your opponent's sprawl. In all, you'll learn how to:

• Set up a single leg shot on either leg
• Avoid chasing your opponent's leg on a hi-c or double leg
• Clear your opponent's arms and keep your hips under your shoulders to avoid being stuck in bad positions

This is a great addition to any wrestling coach's library. Coach Zalesky shares some of the best techniques available to help your wrestlers become unstoppable on their feet!

49 minutes. 2020.