How to Do a Wrestling Crossbody Block

If you're looking for a wrestling move that requires as much skill as it does showmanship, try the Crossbody Block. This move requires balance and foresight to subdue an opponent.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Watch professional wrestlers execute a Crossbody Block move against their opponents so that you can get an idea of how the move works.

2. Face your opponent. Make sure the distance between the two of you is great enough to get a running start and build momentum.

3. Run at your opponent. Jump onto him after you have built as much momentum as you can. Aim for the highest point on your opponent's body. When you make contact with in mid-air, the formation of both your bodies should be perpendicular. To many, this formation looks like the letter "T."

4. Strike your opponent with your body. Use your weight to force him down.

5. Steer your weight to direct where and how your opponent falls.

6. Fall with your opponent to the wrestling ring floor. Land horizontally, using his torso for cushioning.

7. Use your opponent's vulnerability to execute another wrestling move.

Tips & Warnings

• Wrestling is widely considered an exhibition rather than a sport and professional matches may very well be staged so that the wrestlers have little risk of injury. Don't try this if you're not professionally trained and remember that even a pro can get injured or can seriously injure an opponent with this move.

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