Peterson Escape
The Peterson is a fundamental bottom escape that begins with controlling the opponent's wrist and blocking their arm. The escaper positions themselves at an optimal distance—neither too far forward nor too far back—to avoid being cradled or pulled backward. From this control point, the escaper circles toward their head and feet, then rolls across their back to achieve a superior position where they can pursue takedown opportunities or accumulate back points.
Oklahoma State Hip Hoist
When an opponent attempts to grab through the bottom player's ankle, the escape begins by peeling off the grip and posting the foot firmly to the mat. The escaper then walks out in a crab walk position with the hips elevated high, keeping their weight distributed on the opponent's arm rather than sitting on their own buttocks. A rapid hip hoist completes the escape and prevents the opponent from driving back for additional points.
Granby Roll
The Granby roll is a simplified rolling escape initiated with a sharp buck of the hips. The escaper crosses their feet and, depending on skill level, either places their knee down before rolling across both shoulders, or advances directly to a shoulder roll. The shoulder roll is essential to the technique's success; the escaper throws their arm across the stomach as they rotate to complete the reversal.
Standing Switch from Bottom
The standing switch is an effective escape when the top wrestler maintains a tight grip and prevents normal standup mechanics. The bottom player clears the opponent's arm, reaches back to the legs, and transitions into a double-leg position before driving forward. This technique is particularly useful when traditional standup attempts have been neutralized by superior top control.
How to escape out of bottom position in wrestling!
Key Takeaways
- •Peterson Escape
- •Oklahoma State Hip Hoist
- •Granby Roll
- •Standing Switch from Bottom
When your ever stuck in bottom position and need to get out, moves like the Peterson, Oklahoma State hip heist, Granby roll, and Standing switch will be perfect for you!🤼♂️
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does this video teach about bottom escape?
This video covers peterson escape, oklahoma state hip hoist, granby roll. It provides detailed instruction from Wrestling 101.
How long does it take to learn bottom escape?
The basic mechanics can be understood in a single session, but developing reliable execution requires consistent drilling over weeks of practice. This 4-part breakdown helps structure your training by isolating each phase of the technique.
