Clearing elbow control from the front headlock can help offensively score with the front headlock and not get stuck in a stalemate position. It’s extremely common for the defensive wrestler to grab the elbow after getting in the front headlock position to slow down the action and hold for a stalemate. Here are a few options to clear the elbow control and continue wrestling to a scoring position on your front headlock.
Alternatives to Clearing Elbow Control From the Front Headlock
In addition, athletes can learn to score from the front headlock with the head in the hole finish.