Become Fighter
Finishing the shots with a partner: Wrestling guide
Slow, supervised reps of the double leg and single leg finish. Never to be rushed.
This lesson needs a partner. You cannot practise a finish alone, and you must not try to lift or drive anyone who has not agreed to it. A coach or an experienced training partner is strongly recommended.
Work on a mat or other thick, soft surface with plenty of clear space. Agree beforehand that the goal is to practise the movement, not to win. Go slowly. Your partner is a person, not a bag.
Key points
- Agree the plan first: who shoots, how fast, and what the tap or stop signal is. Stop the moment either of you says so.
- Work at walking pace. Your partner stays still and lets you reach each position.
- Never lift your partner off the floor, and never slam, dump or drop them. Take them to the floor by turning the corner and lowering with control.
- Keep your head tight to their body and your spine in line, so neither of you hurts a neck.
- Swap roles often so you are both learning, and stop if anything hurts.
Common mistakes and how to fix them
- Trying to lift and slam. Never. Lowering with control keeps your partner and your own back safe. A takedown is a lowering, not a throw.
- Going too fast too soon. Walking pace until both of you can finish the movement with your eyes closed.
- Head in front of their hips. Keep it to the side. Otherwise a partner's sprawl will pin it to the floor.
- Not communicating. Talk before each round. Use a clear stop word and respect it instantly.
The rest is in the app
The step-by-step breakdown, the timed drill with the coach calling the shots and the quiz are part of Become Fighter Pro, where this lesson sits in the Level change and shots module of Wrestling foundations.
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More from Level change and shots
- The level change: Wrestling guide
- The penetration step: Wrestling guide
- The double leg: shot on air: Wrestling guide
- The single leg: shot on air: Wrestling guide
Combat sports training is hard on the body. Warm up, stay within your limits and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition. Practise in a clear space and stop if you feel pain or dizziness. Learn partner work only under a qualified coach.