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Sprawl and Go-Behind

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Video: Single Sprawl Go Behind by Iron Faith Wrestling. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.

Technique recap

Stuff the shot with a sprawl, then circle behind the opponent to score. It turns defense into points.

3 key details

  • Hips heavy on the sprawl.
  • Crossface or push the head away.
  • Circle and grab the waist from behind.

Your 10-minute home drill

  1. 2:00Sprawls
  2. 3:00Sprawl to circle
  3. 3:00Full go-behind
  4. 2:00Lower-back stretch
Safety

Soft surface.

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.

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