Defensive Wrestling Moves

This worksheet centers around defensive maneuvers in wrestling. Key vocabulary includes “sprawl,” “switch,” “chest wrap,” and “bridge escape.” These terms reflect how wrestlers protect themselves or reverse opponent moves. It’s a strong supplement for understanding the other side of wrestling beyond offense.

Students sharpen language and comprehension by linking movement names to their visual forms. It enhances reading fluency by introducing multisyllabic and compound terms. Locating words also strengthens spelling awareness and concentration. This type of vocabulary learning boosts both literacy and athletic understanding.

Vocabulary List – Sprawl, Whizzer, Switch, Granby roll, Hip heist, Standing switch, Chest wrap, Leg pass, Shin whizzer, Bridge escape, Funk roll, Cross-face, Limp arm, Back step, Mule kick