Wrestling 101 Lifting Mat Return

When you have your opponent in the bottom position, you will want to keep them there. If they attempt a stand up, you will want to have the lifting mat return in your arsenal to send them back to the mat.
“The lifting mat return can be performed when the bottom opponent does a stand up,” Division I coach and former collegiate wrestler Kyle Borshoff says. “You can then use the lifting mat return to prevent them from escaping.”
Once your opponent is no longer touching the mat with their hands, wrap your arms around their waist. You will then step to the side, lift your opponent in the air, use your knee to clear your opponent’s legs and return them safely to the mat.
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