The document outlines the proper technique for performing a snap down move in wrestling. It describes the 4 phases: 1) establishing a two-on-one grip position, 2) preparing with a slight elevation, 3) explosively closing the hip angle and applying shoulder pressure, and 4) fully extending the arms as the opponent travels. It then analyzes errors in Casey's technique, noting that she fails to maximize force by not having a tight grip, closing space for shoulder pressure, or fully utilizing a recovery phase between phases. Proper execution of all phases is needed to effectively snap down an opponent.
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Final 2 on 1 snap
3. PURPOSE:
Once an athlete has gained the advantage of a 2 on 1, using
the snap down technique creates movement in the
opponent that can result in the ability to keep them down
and circle behind for one point, or open a leg attack from
the opponent’s reaction (coming up after being snapped
down) allowing the athlete to score 1, 2, or possibly 3
points.
5. PHASE 2:
• The “recovery”. A moment
of preparation before the
opponent is forcefully
snapped. There is slight
elevation in the body and
in the arms.
6. PHASE 3:
• Producing force by quickly
and explosively closing the
hip angle, and creating
shoulder pressure.
7. PHASE 4:
• Lastly, the arms are fully
extended as the
opponent continues to
travel.
8. PHASE 1 - ERRORS
Grip: Casey is using the
“palm down” grip I mentioned
earlier, while Steve’s
“palm up” grip is much more
effective.
Space: Casey does not have a
tight grip with her left hand at
all. There is a lot of space
between herself and her
opponent.
9. PHASE 2 -ERRORS
• Casey does not have much
of a recovery phase at all,
and simply snaps the arm.
• Steve elevates his body
and brings his arms
toward his body to
maximize the effort he can
produce. Casey’s 2 on 1
snap would be much more
effective if she developed
this phase.
10. PHASE 3 - ERRORS
• The large gap Casey has
between herself and her
opponent causes her
shoulder pressure to be non-
existent. Her technique relies
on only the closing of her hip
angle and her arm strength.
• This technique would be
much more effective for her if
she closed the space so that
she could apply the shoulder
pressure necessary to
produce force on her
opponent.
11. Casey closes her hip angle
very well, but her
technique does not
produce the maximum
effect because she is
missing the shoulder
pressure, as well as the
recovery phase. She must
use all of her body to its
full extent.
PHASE 3 – ERRORS
CONTINUED
12. PHASE 4:
Casey demonstrates a follow through, but the technique as
well as the follow through would be much more effective
if she could increase the impulse of her force as well as
use shoulder pressure.