With the opening of the wrestling season near, the range of needs for each wrestler will become readily apparent. The problem with addressing needs in a practice session is most wrestling practices need to be broad and reach the masses. Some kids will pick things up quickly while others will struggle, sometimes for great lengths of time. Coaches should always stick to their practice plans and make as many notes on whats working and whats not working. What happens before and after practice is the best time for remedial type training. Heres a scenario that often happens in a weekly practice plan. There are specific techniques demonstrated throughout the week. You may or may not find ways to drill and reinforce those techniques. Some coaches use a specific drill review time while others allow the athlete to pick the techniques they want to drill. They can both be effective provided the athlete has the skills set to manage each skill and give those skills the attention that is needed. If were working on the 1,000 repetition theme that it takes 1,000 excellent repetitions to own a technique then well have to find additional time to meet those time constraints. There is time underutilized before and after practice that can help athletes reach their goals. Before practice is great as it lends itself to a drill warm-up before practice. After practice is good, as well, as it utilizes the fatigue factor where the athlete has to perform excellent repetitions while tired, both mentally and physically. What the coach needs to do is keep a running list of every technique and challenge the athletes to gain virtuosity with as many moves as possible. Im a firm believer that wrestlers need to KNOW every technique. They may not utilize it in a match but they will see the technique and that knowledge will help them defend that situation when it arises. Another great tool discussed here previously is using experienced athletes to work and drill with the new, under experienced athletes. They will benefit from working with the veteran athlete in terms of skill acquisition and pacing. Being able to hit techniques in real time will engage the wrestler to feel and work the move as it will be done in a match. This doesnt have to be long, maybe fifteen minutes per practice, and the veteran teammate needs to be understanding of their new teammates ability level. This doesnt hurt team bonding, as well. Coaches, your job as the wrestling teacher implores you to find as many ways to help your athletes get it as possible. Be creative, organized, and diligent in your approach to teaching and learning! Tomorrows workout: 3 x 20 rep back squats increasing the weight safely with each round; then, max reps squat clean and press in ten minutes technique: 50-40-30-20-10 sweep single leg firemans carry and roll sprawl spin 360 (one 360 spin equals a rep)
Posted on: Sat, 19 Oct 2013 23:42:11 +0000
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