Shadow-Wrestling

Stretching warm up of Jumping jacks, flexing, Conditioning jog, Push-ups, and sit ups. Coach demonstrated A move broken down Into parts, on a  Volunteer wrestler. Lesson practiced with Wrestlers partnered up By size, bottom, top Roles experienced. Dirk, taking bottom, Straddled from behind, Leg against side, hand Above his elbow. At whistle, arm wrapped  Around his waist joined Hand on elbow, pulled Arm up, tipped sideways. Shoulder down, back flipped To mat from side, arm Between legs controlled, Driven into pin. Gym teacher surprised Boys with appearance  In locker room at The end of gym class.  Carried a clipboard,  Called out names, ordered Them to hit showers, Each name then checked off. Boys dashed to lockers,  Took off gym clothes, pulled  Their towels, showered, dried Off, put on school clothes. Mark caught lifeguard with Speedo under jeans When he walked by him To use the bathroom. Mark sat in a stall, Bare feet entered on Other side, door clo...

Paul stood at entrance, Breathed in warm air, sweat, Saw black and red mats Which padded the walls. Varsity wrestlers, Paired off, pounded through Fast paced maneuvers, Mats taped together. Wrestlers grunted, limbs Dropped with thuds, coach watched, Called out performance, Blew whistle, closed door. Boys received passes During study hall To nurse's office, Wrestling physical. Urine sample, lined Up, adjacent door Opened, boy walked out, Zipped pants, buckled belt. Each entered stale smell, Doctor gestured, shirt Lifted, chest listened  To, briefs dropped, coughed twice. Phys Ed soccer class Led by football coach Passed players in the Varsity lockers. Steam rolled across from Showers, boys seated On benches took off Muddy uniforms. Coach paused class to chat With player who stood, Face out in doorway,  Toweling off his hair. Todd surrendered his Pool access ticket To attendant near Used suits piled for rent. Glanced at men taking Showers, made his way Past men changing their St...