Effect Of Comparative Competition Style In The Learning And Retention The Techniques Of Some Free Wrestling Holds

: . . . (32) (2007 2008) (1 2) * 2 : ( ).* 1 : ( ). : ( () . : 1. .2. .Thus the present paper aims at describing : - Differences of post-test between traditional and comparative competition styles in learning the performance techniques for some wrestling holds.- Differences of performance maintaining test between both styles. The sample choice from thirdyear students of physical education department at college of basic education ,university of Mosul. have been achieved in the variables of was divided into two equal groups, each of which includes (16) students. Conformity and equivalence for the two groups . The research sample consisted of some elements of physical fitness. researcher made use of the following statistical devices: (Mathematical average, standardized diversion, one-dimension variation analysis). The researcher has concluded the following :- Comparative competition is the best in teaching the techniques for some wrestling holds and retention them .- Both directive and comparative competition style scored better result in post test of learning performance technique of some free wrestle holds.- Comparative competition is better in retaining performance technique of some free wrestling holds.