Wrestling 101: Sprawl and Score

The sprawl and score is a defensive technique that can help you stop an opponent’s leg attack and put you in position to score points.

“This wrestling movement mixes offense and defense together and is a great way to get ahead of your opponent,” Division I coach and former collegiate wrestler Kyle Borshoff says.

You start this technique with a sprawl. The move requires you to bring your legs back and allow your hips to hit the mat. Once you have successfully sprawled, you will wrap your arm around your opponent’s chest and turn your hip down and attack your opponent’s near-side ankle. Finally, you will spin behind and finish in your takedown position.

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