The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of two tapering strategies on mood state and performance of elite wrestlers after a period of incremental training. Thirty elite wrestlers (age: 21.8 ± 1.3 years, height: 172.6 ± 4.9 cm, weight: 71.4 ± 7.6 kg) were selected randomly and were randomly assigned to three equal groups; tapering 1 (50% reduction in training volume), tapering 2 (75% reduction in training volume) or control (regular training). Following four weeks of incremental training, one week of tapering was performed. The profile of mood state was evaluated with a Brunel questionnaire (BRUMS) and a battery of physical tests including cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, speed, agility, flexibility and body composition, were performed at the beginning of the 1st week , and at the end of the 4th and 5th weeks. Statistical comparisons were made using a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Scheffe`s post-hoc comparison. The level of significance was set at P<0.05. The results showed that after one week of tapering, mood disturbance scores and performance improved in tapering groups (p<0.05). Scheffe`s Post-hoc indicated that observed differences are between control and tapering 2 groups. With continuation of regular training in control group, mood disturbance scores increase and performance decreases. In conclusion it seems that using a tapering strategy at the end of heavy training and before main competition might improve mood state and physical performance in elite wrestlers, and the 75% reduction in training volume, while the intensity is kept high, is most effective for mood state and performance improvements in wrestling.
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