It seems wrestlers are so programed to set up a takedown through creating angles in tieups, with snaps, shucks, ducks and so on that when faced with a a guy on one knee, separated, everyone is bamboozled.
A couple of things seem certain: (1) both the need and ability to sprawl seem non-existent, do none is going to get trained underneath during an attack (2) mobility is significantly reduced, so you pretty much know where your opponent is and will be within the reaction time of a shot.
These two factors should have the other wrestler freer to be more aggressive
If the position becomes much more prevalent I suspect a recipe will be identified to counter the position, praying upon it's potential weaknesses.
Two tactics stand out to me, and I would love to see them in action to validate if they will be effective.
First - how about a blast double to that more stationary target. More of a tackle than a takedown. One would think the opportunity to counter throw from that position are lessened as well. I want that great a wrestler but the vision of fending off a blast from that position seems problematic.
Second - a sweep single to the outside posted foot, pretty much avoiding the defenses altogether. Mark Hall used to have that crazy baseball slide sweep the body outside while grabbing the ankle with both hands single that was a joy to watch.
Too bad we can't see Mesenbrink vs Angelo, as given a little time he will find out how to exploit him no doubt.
For all the bitching myself and others are doing about this position it may just be noone has cracked the code yet. In time the position may ultimately be exposed as one of weakness. I think this is possible. Drake gets away with it more than Angelo, and there to, opponents seem to be paralyzed lacking any idea of what to do. Let's hope more try, soon! Thoughts?
A couple of things seem certain: (1) both the need and ability to sprawl seem non-existent, do none is going to get trained underneath during an attack (2) mobility is significantly reduced, so you pretty much know where your opponent is and will be within the reaction time of a shot.
These two factors should have the other wrestler freer to be more aggressive
If the position becomes much more prevalent I suspect a recipe will be identified to counter the position, praying upon it's potential weaknesses.
Two tactics stand out to me, and I would love to see them in action to validate if they will be effective.
First - how about a blast double to that more stationary target. More of a tackle than a takedown. One would think the opportunity to counter throw from that position are lessened as well. I want that great a wrestler but the vision of fending off a blast from that position seems problematic.
Second - a sweep single to the outside posted foot, pretty much avoiding the defenses altogether. Mark Hall used to have that crazy baseball slide sweep the body outside while grabbing the ankle with both hands single that was a joy to watch.
Too bad we can't see Mesenbrink vs Angelo, as given a little time he will find out how to exploit him no doubt.
For all the bitching myself and others are doing about this position it may just be noone has cracked the code yet. In time the position may ultimately be exposed as one of weakness. I think this is possible. Drake gets away with it more than Angelo, and there to, opponents seem to be paralyzed lacking any idea of what to do. Let's hope more try, soon! Thoughts?
