Allowing an opponent to stab their arms through from behind can put you into a tough spot on the mat. Russ Cozart, Brandon High School (Florida) head coach and 2014 National Wrestling Coach of the Year, shows you a drill that he’s developed to train wrestlers to ward off an opponent who stabs and reaches.

Stab and Reach

Drill Summary: This is a partner drill. Have one partner stand behind the other, with the person in front maintaining a position with their elbows tucked close to their body. The wrestler in the back tries to stab between their partner’s arms and reach underneath their partner’s elbows to try to maintain control. Meanwhile, the wrestler in front does their best to use their hands and arms to ward off their partner’s attempts to get their hands into a position of control.

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