Overhook

Overhook
In this clinch, the wrestler on the right has an overhook, that on the left an underhook.
ClassificationClinch hold
StyleWrestling
AKAWhizzer

In wrestling, an overhook is a clinch hold that is used to control the opponent.[1][2] It is sometimes incorrectly called a wizard, which is a malapropism of whizzer (when the opponent's armpit and shoulder are lifted with an overhook hold, usually done against leg takedown attacks). An overhook is performed from any direction by putting an arm over the opponent's arm, and encircling the opponent's arm or upper body.[3] Having an overhook with one arm is called a single overhook, while having overhooks with both arms is known as double overhooks. Overhooks are typically employed in response to underhooks by an opponent.

Illustration of single overhook
Wrestler Antonio Thomas applying a single overhook
  1. ^ Henry Cejudo; Phil Willenbrock (24 April 2012). Wrestling For Dummies. Wiley. p. 296. ISBN 9781118117972.
  2. ^ Phil Ross (29 February 2016). Survival Strong. Xlibris US. ISBN 9781514455128.
  3. ^ "Understanding Underhooks And Overhooks In MMA". Evolve-mma.com. 21 August 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2022.