Welcome to the 2010-11 Octorara Braves Wrestling Season!!
Match Scoring Cheat Sheet
TAKEDOWN: from a neutral position, one wrestler gains control over his opponent down on the mat whilte 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 should/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 fall criteria is met for a 2 second count
NEAR FALL....3 points: when the near fall criteria is met for a 5 second count
FALL/PIN: when any part of both shoulders/scapulae of either wrestler are in contact inbounds with the mat for 2 seconds, a fall, or pin, is earned and the match is over
TECHNICAL FALL: when a wrestler has earned a 15-point advantage over his opponent, a technical fall has occurred and the match is over
STALLING: one warning is given for stalling, and then penalties begin for subsequent calls: 1 point for the first and second penatly, 2 points for the third penalty, and 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 such as locked hands (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 on 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
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