Video: The Cradle | Wrestling Moves by Iron Faith Wrestling. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The cradle locks the opponent's head and far leg together and rolls them onto their back.
3 key details
- Drive the head toward the knee.
- Lock hands, wrist grip or gable.
- Roll and sit through to pin.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Top base
- 3:00Head-to-knee drive
- 3:00Lock and roll on dummy
- 2:00Hip stretch
Safety
Train slowly; cradles compress the neck and back.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
