How Wrestling is Scored
Folk Style Wrestling Rules & Scoring
The objective of the sport of wrestling to force your opponent onto his back, to pin your opponent. A pin, also called a fall, occurs when any part of both shoulders or shoulder blades (scapula) of either wrestler are in contact with mat for two (2) continuous seconds. A pin ends the match immediately. However, if neither wrestler is pinned, the winner is the wrestler with the most points at the end of the match.
There are five ways to score points in a folk style wrestling match: Takedown, Escape, Reversal, Near-Fall, and Penalty
| Match Scoring |
| Move |
Points |
Description |
| Takedown |
2 Points |
From a neutral position (both standing with neither wrestler having control) a wrestler gains control over his opponent down on the mat while the supporting parts of either wrestler are inbounds. |
| Escape |
1 Point |
When a defensive (bottom) wrestler gains a neutral position and his opponent has lost control while at least one wrestler is inbounds. |
| Reversal |
2 Points |
When the defensive wrestler comes from the bottom position 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. |
| Near Fall |
2 or 3 Points |
When near fall criteria are met for 2 seconds. Near fall criteria is:
- When any part of both shoulders or scapula of the defensive wrestler is held for a least 2 seconds within four inches of the mat.
- Or -
- When one shoulder or scapula is touching the mat with the other shoulder or scapula held at an angle of 45 degrees or less.
If near fall criteria are met for two continuous seconds, 2 points are awarded when the defensive wrestler is out of the predicament. If near fall criteria is met for five continuous seconds a 3 point near fall is awarded when the defensive wrestler is out of the near fall situation. |
| Penalty |
See Chart |
A wrestler is awarded point(s) for technical violations or infractions of the rules committed by his opponent. These points are awarded according to the penalty chart. |
| Penalty Chart / Referee Hand Signals |
| |
Number Of Offenses |
| Infraction |
Warning |
First |
Second |
Third |
Fourth |
| Illegal Holds |
No |
1pt |
1pt |
2pt |
Disqualify |
| Unnecessary Roughness |
No |
1pt |
1pt |
2pt |
Disqualify |
| Un-sportsman-like conduct |
No |
1pt |
1pt |
2pt |
Disqualify |
| Stalling |
Yes |
1pt |
1pt |
2pt |
Disqualify |
| Technical Violations |
No |
1pt |
1pt |
2pt |
Disqualify |
| False Start / Incorrect Starting Position |
2 (Cautions) |
Following 2 cautions there is a 1 point penalty for each infraction. |
| Coach Misconduct (during the match). |
Yes |
Deduct 1 Team Point |
Removal of the head coach from the premises immediately on second penalty and deduct 2 team points. Removal is for the remainder of the day. |
| Unsportsmanlike Conduct ? Contestants (not during the match). Coaches and Other Team Personal. |
No |
Deduct 1 Team Point |
Removal from the premises immediately on second penalty and deduct 2 team points. Removal is for the event or tournament. |
| Flagrant Misconduct ? Contestants. |
No |
Disqualified on first offense. Deduct 3 team points and remove from premises immediately for the duration of the event. Contestant is eliminated from further competition for the remainder of the dual meet, multiple school event or tournament and no team points can be earned. |
| Flagrant Misconduct ? Coaches and Other Team Personnel. |
No |
Removal from premises immediately on first offense and deduct 2 team points. Removal is for the dual meet, remainder of a multiple school event or tournament. |
| Greasy Substance on Body or Uniform, Improper Grooming, Objectionable Pade and Braces, Illegal Equipment or Uniform. |
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Any contestant reporting to the mat in violation of this article shall be disqualified if not removed or corrected within the 1 ½ - minute injury time. |
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Technical violations include avoiding wrestling by leaving the mat, grabbing clothing or headgear, incorrect starting position, locked hands.
Technical violations for false start or incorrect starting position are 1 point penalty for each infraction following two cautions. This infraction does not count toward disqualification.
Un-sportsman-like conduct- No warning, deduct 1 team point for first offense. On 2nd penalty deduct 1 team point, disqualify, and remove from premises. Includes coaches and non-participants.
Flagrant Misconduct- No Warning. Disqualify and deduct 2 team points. Remove from premises. Includes contestants, coaches, and non-participants.
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