Note: The Techniques and Tactics Test is not required to be registered as a Bronze Certified Coach.  Coaches that complete only the classroom component of the Bronze Level will receive all the awards (Certifcate, Bronze Card, and Bronze Coaches Shirt).  USA Wrestling encourages coaches to take the Technique and Tactics portion of the test to improve their knowledge of the international styles.  Coaches are not required to return this test to USA Wrestling.    View USA Wrestling National Instructional Video Syllabus/or Greco-Roman and Freestyle Wrestling thoroughly before attempting to answer the questions on this test. The test consists of 50 questions; fill in the blank, multiple choice and true-false.     Freestyle Video Syllabus with Bruce Burnett    1. What are the 12 Basic Skills identified by National Freestyle Coach Bruce Burnett in the syllabus?    2.    Coach Burnett identifies 4 basic wrestling grips, what- are they?    3.    What are the 4 penetration steps Coach Burnett demonstrates?    4. When a wrestler is in a square stance, what must he get his opponent to do in order to do an offensive move?    5.    What are the 8 contact (tie-up) positions Coach Burnett identifies?     Multiple Choice    6.    When moving closer to your opponent in your stance Coach Burnett stresses keeping your hands:  a.    In front of you as your first line of defense.  b.    Lead leg low and back leg high as your best position.  c.    In front of you with your palms slightly in as your best position.  d.  One high and one low regardless of whether you're using a square or staggered stance.    7.    The wrist tie up is a very effective contact position only when:  a. You control either one or both wrist by grabbing it from the inside with your palms out.   b. You control either one or both wrist by grabbing it from the outside with your palms in.   c. You control your opponents lead leg wrist.   d. You control both of your opponent's wrists.    8.    An outside step penetration is best used when your opponent is:  a.    Stationary or moving away from you.  b.    In a square stance facing you.  c.    In motion side to side.  d.  Leaning on you or moving towards you.    9.    When using a sprawl defensively, it is most effective when your hips:  a.    Are moving away from your opponent's penetration.  b.    Are moving into your opponent's penetration.  c.    Drop straight down off of your opponents penetration.  d. Are moving away and down off of your opponents penetration.    10.     When discussing offensive takedowns. Coach Burnett stresses these 3 important principles:  a. Control points, where to step, and the half-man theory.   b. Set-ups, penetration, and position.   c.    Position, control points, and finishes. d.    Stance, set-ups, and position.    11.     When your opponent defensively places his leg to the outside when you have a high leg single Coach Burnett stresses three very effective finishes, they are:  a.    Rolling your shoulder, the tree top position and a lift and turk.  b.    A flair, flank, and running the pipe.   c.    A flank, block the far heel, and changing to two.   d.   A flair, flank, and rolling your shoulders.    12.     When finishing a low level high crotch, one of the first finishes you should look for is:  a.    To get to your feet and finish high.  b.    To lift your opponent, especially when they have your arm blocked.  c. To finish with a double leg.  d. To put your head to the inside and use your low level single leg finishes.    13.     When discussing ankle picks and knee picks. Coach Burnett stresses the basic concept of:  a. Putting your opponents weight on his ankle by putting his head over the ankle.   b. Always keeping your head above your opponent's, never put it below his head.   c. The importance of timing your opponents motion.   d. Both a and b    14.     A duck-under takedown is best executed anytime:  a. Your opponent is moving towards or leaning on you.   b. You have inside control from the tic-up.   c. Your opponent's elbows are away from his body.   d. Your opponent's elbows are next to his body.    15.     The most important keys to a low level crackdown finish are to;  a.    Tripod your body and put all of your weight on your shoulder.  b.    Keep your shoulder in his crotch, your hip outside his knee, and hand below his knee.  c. Continue to circle away from his hips and keep your shoulder in his crotch.  d. Keep your shoulder low, hips down, and control his hips.     True/False     In this section you are to decide if the following statements are true or false. Mark your choice on the Test Answer Form.    16. Coach Burnett stresses 5 areas that you can penetrate to on an opponent: T F    17.     When finishing a low double leg takedown with a trip, it is better to use an outside trip with     a taller opponent.   T F    17. Coach Bumett's half-man theory refers to keeping your eyes on the hips and below of your opponent rather than his/her whole body: T F    19.     When using any variation of the trapped wrist finishes from a low double leg, it is imperative that you always hip heist towards your opponent's head rather than his feet: T F    20. When using a chop set up, is very important to make sure you finish with your palms facing in: T F    21.     When running the pipe on a high level single leg, it is most effective when your opponent is in a narrow stance vs. a wide stance: T F    21. When using a "change to two or double leg tackle" finish from a high level single, it is important to reach below your opponents knees: T F    23.     Coach Burnett's basic concept when finishing from a high level single leg is that once       momentum is started, don't change until you score or your opponent forces you to: T F    24. When executing a high crotch takedown, your hips must be perpendicular to your opponent off of your shot: T F    25. A crackdown to cartwheel finish off of a high crotch, works best for folkstyle rather than freestyle: T F     Greco-Roman Video Syllabus with Mike Houck    26. What are Coach Houck's 15 Greco-Roman basic skills?    27. What are the three Key elements to execute a back-arch throw?    28.     What are the 3 ways to secure your lock when using a gut wrench?    28. What are the 6 common body attacks discussed by Coach Houck?    30.     What are the 7 common finishes in Greco-Roman wrestling Multiple Choice                                                    31.     The definition of pummeling is:  a.    The motion of controlling the over-under tie-up position  b.    The process of moving your opponent to secure a scoring position.  c. The process of fighting for the dominant control position  d. The continuous fight for inside position.    32.     The concept of off-balancing refers to:  a.    Moving your opponent off his center of gravity.  b. Your position of reaction when you've been moved off balance.  c. Creating pressure and then reversing the pressure.  d. Creating scoring opportunities by moving your opponent out of position.    33.     The 3 main purposes of off balancing your opponent are:  a.    For a direct score, as a set-up, and to establish dominance.  b.    To move him out of position, wear him down, and attack.  c.    To expose his weaknesses, set him up, and score.    d. None of the above.    34.     The 6 tie-ups Coach Houck explained were:  a.    Over-under, 2 on 1, underhook, head and biceps, over-hook, and double biceps.  b.    Over-under, head and arm, outside 2 on 1, inside 2 on 1, underhook, and over-hook.  c.    Wrist control, 2 on 1 with under-grab, 2 on 1 w/ over-grab, underhook, double  underhook, and pinch headlock.  d. Wrist control, over-under, head and arm, 2 on 1, underhook, and double underhook.    35.     When executing a back arch throw, your force should always be:  a.     Up and away. b.     Down and away.   c.     Up and back.  d.     Down and back.    36.     When lifting your opponent, it is vital that you:  a.      Throw him right away.  b.      Lock his body into your far arm before throwing.  c.      Leave space between your bodies to maneuver him better.  d. Use your back instead of your legs.    37. Coach Houck str