Jt Davie asked:

How can I work on my strength without weights?

Lawrence’s answer:

There are things around the house you can use. Old gallon jugs partially filled with water or dirt. As you get stronger, add more to the jug. Use them like you would a dumbbell. Curls, French curls, side lifts, flies, bent rowing, etc. Lots of di... Continue reading »

Dawn Martin asked:

What are some tips for running a successful wrestling club?

Lawrence’s answer:

The above comments are great. I'd like to add that the effort and focus required in sports cross over to many other things, such as improved grades and greater team spirit, as well as helpful life skills. That A.D. also might not realize all the team... Continue reading »

Jimmy Veatch asked:

How do you get out of a cradle pin?

Lawrence’s answer:

Wrap your hands over his hand knuckles (not his finger knuckles) and squeeze quick and hard so that the knuckles kind of compress towards each other (pointer side compresses towards the pinky side). It makes his hands elongate and reduces the power of... Continue reading »

Roland Leos asked:

How do i safely cut weight?

Lawrence’s answer:

Ditto what Dan says. Wrestle where you are strong and comfortable. Focus on technique, conditioning and staying healthy. Let the other guy suffer. Bring your best effort to every practice and every match so win or lose, the other guy will never wan... Continue reading »

James Moore asked:

im dopping wieght to go into a lower wieght class any tips ?

Lawrence’s answer:

Something that worked for me and my wrestlers was to wrestle where your body goes. Work hard and learn at each practice and do all the drills and exercises as completely as you can so your body and your mind become more skilled, efficient and effectiv... Continue reading »

Ryan Fawcett asked:

Any advice on some good takedowns on jv wrestling i can do a lot just want more variety

Lawrence’s answer:

Something else to consider is to vary your takedown set-up. You may have a perfected takedown, but if your opponent knows it, he won't let you get it. Create other ways to line him up. Wrist control, stepping left or right, underhooks, overhooks and... Continue reading »

Greg Rissmiller asked:

Awarding back points

Lawrence’s answer:

I have seeen refs allow excessive use of power or cheap shots just because a wrestler is a "name". I penalized a well-known wrestler twice in the same match because he did an "up-face" a cross-face that goes up, into and through the nose (illegal appl... Continue reading »

Lindy Wilkinson asked:

My 12 year old son is wrestling this year for the first time. Any suggestions to get him ready for the season?

Lawrence’s answer:

I like what Kodi had to say. I would also like to add that a takedown set-up and an escape would help. TD set-ups give you the takedown much easier. If your opponent cannot take you down, nor hold you down, he has very few options left to score point... Continue reading »

Tyler Ingalls asked:

I wrestle in the 152 weight class. It's my first year wrestling and im a sophomore in highschool. im tall and not too strong. any tips?

Lawrence’s answer:

You need to consider your length as an advantage. Moves that force your opponent to stretch or reach also enable you to create a leverage situation. Create situations that maintain space because you can bridge that gap much easier than your opponent ... Continue reading »

Rory Lynch asked:

Pinning combos. Any.

Lawrence’s answer:

I would recommend finishing your takedown right into a nearfall situation. I used to finish my single or double leg takedown by putting one arm between his knees so when we landed and he turned, I could lift the lower leg. This rotates the hip so his... Continue reading »