Become Fighter
Tilt and leg turns: Wrestling guide
Tilt them to their back with an arm and leg control.
When a bottom wrestler is wise to the half nelson, you need a second option. The tilt traps an arm and a leg so that you can roll them over their own shoulder.
You trap the far arm with your near hand and the far leg with your other arm. Then your hips lift them over their own shoulder.
Tilts are strong because they use leverage, not strength. They are also awkward for the person underneath, so drill them with care and only with a coach nearby.
Key points
- Trap the far arm high on the wrist or elbow and bring it across their body.
- Control the far leg at the thigh or ankle so their hips are stuck.
- Lift with your hips and legs and tilt them toward you, not away from you.
- Follow them over so your chest ends up on theirs.
- Keep your head up and next to theirs.
Common mistakes and how to fix them
- Leaning away. Tilt toward yourself. Leaning away gives them room to defend.
- Releasing the arm. If the arm is free, they can post and turn back.
- Rushing the lift. Set both controls first. Then lift smoothly.
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 Top control module of Wrestling foundations.
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More from Top control
- Riding and hip pressure: Wrestling guide
- Breakdowns: Wrestling guide
- Half nelson turn: 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.