From here, move the opponent into the pin position. The Half Nelson is a staple wrestling pin move that high school wrestlers use to pin an opponent when he is lying on his stomach in a flattened position. Your grip on his head and legs can prevent him from escaping long enough for you to win the match. The cradle is a devastating move in that it is likely to put an opponent on his back and hold him there long enough to get a pin. To execute a cradle, you wrap one arm around your opponent's head and neck, and the other around one or both of his legs. Take your other arm, place between the opponent's legs and lock your fingers of both hands together. One of the safest low-line takedowns, a fireman's carry starts with capturing an … To perform, take one arm, place your arm across your opponent’s head and grab the arm of the opponent that is opposite your own. Fireman's Carry. For beginner high school wrestlers new to the sport, instead of trying to learn all of them at once, start with a few basic moves. Wrestling at all levels involves many moves designed to put you in control with the ultimate goal of outpointing or pinning your opponent for a victory. Clasp your hands together and maneuver him onto his back.