I am going back a few years, but Coach McBee from Dodge City had teams that were great on their feet. Their goal was to get three takedowns in the first period and take a 6-2 lead going into the second. If they could do that, they felt that they could not lose. They were solid on the low level singles and finishes. You had to prepare for that. By the same token, when Coach Gable was at St Francis, or Coach Flores was at Leoti, you knew that you had to defend the cradle. You prepared for that as well. However, there IS a difference in wrestling hard on your feet, and "toying" with an opponent. There is NO excuse for opposing coaches to be laughing at an opponent for his lack of ability.

If I had a kid that was superior, I would always let them work their takedowns the first period. After that, they needed to be working for the fall. But, as Matt said, state titles are usually won on your feet.