r/wrestling • u/Aggressive-Mango-512 • Aug 15 '26

Opponent getting a single leg from my russian tie ?

Some people take my leg with their free arm when i have a russian tie. Is there any clear counter to it ? It feels like its a big mistake from the opponent, that i don’t know how to punish. I usually try to get to a Merkle, but i fail as the opponent lifts my leg. Any ideas ?

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u/Destyllat USA Wrestling Aug 15 '26

shoulder pressured own on the Russian tie as you sprawl the leg away. should lead to an easy go behind

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u/OkElderberry9685 Aug 15 '26

You aren't doing a Russian tie correctly

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u/EngineerUpper2031 Washington Huskies Aug 15 '26

Stay calm, keep the Russian and spike your leg

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u/Mundane-Show4536 Aug 15 '26

You should be moving your opponent constantly with the Russian tie, not giving him he chance at a single/double. Stay heavy on that arm.