Mark Branch & Pat Smith – Oklahoma State Wrestling Series

– Low Single Leg Takedowns with Pat Smith, Assistant Coach Oklahoma State University; NCAA Champions in 2006, 2005, 2004, and 2003; first four-time National Champion! Smith demonstrates all aspects of the low single leg takedown in this video, including an excellent stagger stance to ensure a successful shot, appropriate heel attack, and posture.
Throughout each step of the takedown, Smith provides technical training as well as corrections to typical mistakes wrestlers make while trying the low single.
He also displays completing and scoring off counterattack to the low single. Excellent technique demos throughout, with a focus on using balance, position, moves, and fakes to put your opponents on the defensive! 1998. – High Crotch Takedowns with Pat Smith, Assistant Coach Oklahoma State University; NCAA Champions in 2006, 2005, 2004, and 2003; first four-time National Champion! Smith dispels the myth that the only way to achieve a high crotch takedown is with inside control from the collar tie-up position in this video.
Smith shows how to score a high crotch single-leg takedown with elbow control and no penetration.
Smith walks you through each step of acquiring elbow control and throwing your opponent off-balance and out of position.
Following that, many of the most successful finishers for the high crotch takedown are displayed.
This excellent video also demonstrates how to score against countermeasures such as sprawls and underhooks.
1998. – First Place – Riding and Pinning Combinations
with Mark Branch, Associate Head Coach at Oklahoma State University; NCAA Champions in 2006, 2005, 2004, and 2003; two-time National Champion!
NCAA Finalist four times
The coaches of OSU Wrestling think that the wrestler in the top position should try to score back points or a pin as soon as feasible.
Branch displays many break downs to attain this aim, including the spiral ride, the tight-waist chop, and the tight-waist ankle break down.
Branch teaches tactics for delivering hip pressure and maintaining good head position, with an emphasis on transferring an opponent’s weight off his hips.
He then does a number of bar arm tilts, scissor locks on the ankle, basic turks, power-half combinations, and near- and far-side cradles, among others.
With these fantastic set-ups, tilts, and spins, you can help your wrestlers score back points! 1998. – Last Place – Stand-Ups & Roll-Outswith Mark Branch, Associate Head Coach at Oklahoma State University; NCAA Champion in 2006, 2005, 2004, and 2003; two-time National Champion! NCAA Finalist four times As wrestlers advance in skill, the most efficient approach to escape the bottom position is from the stand-up.
Branch illustrates the most effective stand-up escapes employed by the OSU wrestling team, beginning with the stand-up method to counter the most prevalent top-position offensive (spiral rides, under-hooks, 2-on-1 control, and ankle control).
Branch then shows different rolls to escape or obtain a reversal.
Instruction is also provided on how to escape out of the flat position, as well as many strategies for battling a top guy with one or both legs in.
This tape is fantastic for turning defense into offensive! 1998. – Routine & Drills Practice with Mark Branch, Associate Head Coach at Oklahoma State University; NCAA Champions in 2006, 2005, 2004, and 2003; two-time National Champion! Pat Smith, the first four-time NCAA Champion, is a four-time NCAA Finalist. The devotion to technique and exercises has been the most important reason in the success of the OSU wrestling program.
This movie gives insight into the strategies used by the OSU coaches to prepare their squad for each match.
Branch discusses the OSU lifting and conditioning philosophy and methods, beginning with a seasonal schedule.
The film then transitions to match preparation procedures.
Smith discusses OSU’s pre-match preparation procedures, paying specific focus to the 2-hour time before a game.
Finally, Branch and Smith perform a variety of warm-up and individual skill improvement activities.
The OSU program places a strong emphasis on technique development through repetition and live wrestling.
These workouts will assist wrestlers in improving their overall performance.
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