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How to Score in Wrestling
TAKEDOWN: from a neutral position, one wrestler gains control over his opponent down on the mat while the supporting points of either wrestler are inbounds -2 points.
ESCAPE: when the defensive (down) wrestler gains a neutral position and his opponent has lost control, while the supporting points of either wrestler are inbounds -1 point.
REVERSAL: when the defensive (down) wrestler comes from underneath and gains control of his opponent, either on the mat, or in a rear-standing position, while the supporting points of either wrestler are inbounds, and control has been established- 2 points.
NEAR FALL: criteria for a near fall are when any part or both shoulders or both scapulae or the defensive (down) wrestler are held within 4 inches of the mat or less, or when one shoulder/scapula is touching the mat, and the other shoulder/scapula is held at an angle of 45 degrees or less with the mat, or when the defensive wrestler is held in a high bridge or on both elbows.
NEAR FALL - 2 POINTS: when the Near F all Criteria is met for a 2-second period. NEAR FALL -3 POINTS: when "the Near Fall Criteria is met for a 5-second period. FALL/PIN: when any part of both shoulders/scapulae of either wrestler are in contact inbounds with the mat for a period of 2 seconds, a fall is earned.
TECHNICAL FALL: when a wrestler has earned a 15-point advantage over his opponent, a Technical Fall has occurred.
STALLING: one warning is given for stalling, and then penalties begin for subsequent calls: 1 point for the first and second penalty, 2 points for the third penalty, Disqualification for the fourth penalty.
PENALTIES: penalties and warnings are cumulative throughout the match. Each infraction has its specific penalty. The penalty for an illegal hold, technical violation (except false starts (2) or incorrect starting position), unnecessary roughness and wrestler's unsportsmanlike conduct in the match is awarding the opponent of the offender one match point on the first and second offenses, and two match points on the third offense. A fourth offense shall result in disqualification.
FLAGRANT MISCONDUCT: results in disqualification of the individual and immediate removal from the premises. Any individual so disqualified in a tournament is not entitled to any points that he has earned previously in the tournament
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