Double leg defense is essential for a successful wrestler. Defending a double leg takedown can occur multiple times throughout a wrestling match. Learning to use your hips to stop the forward momentum of the shot will improve your defense and allow for a better sprawl. For this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic Wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates an effective double leg takedown defense drill.
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