Pummeling is an essential technique to move your opponent, change a position, or gain a superior position to set up offensive attacks. The pummeling drill can be practiced at all levels of intensity. Pummeling is essential to set up offensive techniques including headlocks, arm throws, double legs, body locks, and many other types of high altitude throws. Pummeling is also an important technique to escape dangerous holds by your opponent. For this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic Wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates how to properly pummel and change your position.
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