Whizzer

  • Wrestling
  • Defense
  • intermediate
  • Defending a single leg
  • 3 steps

Over-hook the near arm and sprawl the hips to defend a single leg and turn the corner on top. Also known as the Overhook defense. Here is the exact breakdown from the DARCE app: 3 steps, the details that make it work, and the mistakes to avoid.

Step by step

  1. 01

    They shoot a single

    The opponent changes levels and captures your lead leg.

    Whizzer step 1 of 3: They shoot a single
  2. 02

    Throw the whizzer

    Throw a tight over-hook on their near arm, drop your hips and pressure down to stop their finish.

    Whizzer step 2 of 3: Throw the whizzer
  3. 03

    Turn the corner on top

    Crank the whizzer, free your leg and circle to the front headlock or top position.

    Whizzer step 3 of 3: Turn the corner on top

Key details

  • Get the over-hook deep and pinch it tight to your side.
  • Sprawl the hips heavy into them to kill the finish.
  • Whizzer and circle, do not just hang on and stall.

Common mistakes

  • A shallow whizzer that they pop out of.
  • Leaving the hips forward where the leg can be finished.
  • Hanging on the whizzer without circling to the corner.

Related techniques

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