Introduction 1 Part I: Wrestling 101: Understanding the Ins and Outs of the Sport 7
Chapter 1: Getting Familiar with Wrestling Before You Sign Up for the Sport 9
Chapter 2: Identifying What Wrestling Is 21
Chapter 3: Being Equipped to Wrestle 33
Part II: Creating a Solid Wrestling Foundation before Your First Match 43
Chapter 4: Knowing What Happens during a Wrestling Match 45
Chapter 5: Staying Healthy, Safe, and in Shape 67
Chapter 6: The Mental Aspect: Wrestling in the Right Mindset 93
Chapter 7: Grappling with the Fundamentals and Basic Movements 109
Part III: Hitting the Mat and Using Your Moves 135
Chapter 8: On Your Mark, Get Set: Starting Positions 137
Chapter 9: Breaking Down Breakdowns and Escapes 147
Chapter 10: Reversing Your Fortune: Reversals 167
Chapter 11: Taking Down Your Opponent: Attacks and Counterattacks 187
Chapter 12: Putting It All Together: Pinning Combinations 221
Part IV: The Adults behind You: Coaches and Parents 241
Chapter 13: Coaching 101: Being the Best Coach You Can Be 243
Chapter 14: Running a Productive Practice with Key Drills 265
Chapter 15: Knowing How to Be a Supportive Parent 307
Part V: The Part of Tens 323
Chapter 16: Ten Tips For Wrestling Success 325
Chapter 17: Ten (Plus One) Wrestling Camps You Should Consider Attending 333
Index 343
