I'm sure most of the stalwart fans on here could spot the guys who wrestled stiff,but I'm interested to know was it noticeable then or now with the benefit of YouTube to identify who had the rigid style who had the floppy style.I was told by several old pros that if I wanted to avoid back trouble to adopt the floppy style,basically this was a very relaxed motion during throws this was to protect during bumps. The great divide is difficult to explain as it wasn't a North south thing like so much of the pro game was.To illustrate this and hopefully get views on this I'll highlight a few styles Bert Royal floppy,Jim Breaks floppy,Ivan Pencecoff floppy,Vic Faulkner trained by same people as Bert surprisingly rigid, Steve Logan Rigid,old Pallo floppy.
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Phil me too I'd never heard the term until I was told my style was the best to avoid back problems,kendos style was the same and I doubt he has any back problems ,the lead hand land used famously by Pat Roach was indeed to protect the back,it was John Foley who told me that his wrestling style resulted in stiffening of joints.I remember vividly when Ernie Baldwin reffed you could hear his creaking knee over the crowd noise.The price of loving the