The drop to a leg mat return is an option when an opponent gets to their feet and makes it difficult to lift and return to the mat. Returning your opponent to the mat after they get to their feet is extremely important in developing a complete top position. Good wrestlers will find their way to the feet and when you’re able to consistently return them to the mat, you will exhaust them and eventually they will stop standing up.
Alternatives To The Drop To Leg Mat Return
In addition to this mat return, the lift and return is a great way for athletes to take an opponent to the mat after they get to their feet from bottom.
