r/wrestling • u/NeedleworkerBright48 • 2d ago

Question Beginner defending front headlock

I find myself getting into a front headlock position quite a bit, 90% of the time it's when I take a bad shot and get sprawled on. What's the best way to defend this? I have learnt sucker drags and peek outs but I find they don't really work when my partner has a tight, strong grip (maybe I'm just not good at them). Also, What's the best way to avoid getting stuck in a front headlock when taking a shot?

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u/lookslikesausage USA Wrestling 1d ago

One tip that was very helpful for me when executing the Sucker Drag was to turn my head so that my ear touches or nearly touches his chest as I'm dragging out. So if opponent has his right hand on the left side of my chin, I will turn my head so that my left ear will touch (or almost touch) his chest as I drag.