Mental Game
ASK KOLAT: How Should Coaches Structure Wrestling Practice? · RUDIS
What it is
Kolat breaks down how to structure an entire practice session, covering warmup duration, technique vs. live ratios, and how to adjust based on where you are in the season.
Why it's great
Most technique videos teach a single move; this teaches you how to organize the whole practice. Kolat explains the reasoning behind each segment length and why he sequences them the way he does. It's the template question every new coach asks but rarely gets answered this concretely.
How to use it in practice
Use Kolat's blueprint: 10-15 minute warmup max, technique in the middle third with high reps and low resistance, then live wrestling that mirrors match conditions. He explains when to extend live time (late season) versus when to emphasize drilling (early season), and why overlong warmups kill practice quality.
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