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HOW TO WATCH A WRESTLING MATCH
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WHAT HAPPENS
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| First |
Both wrestlers come forward from their sides, shake hands, and return to their starting marks (red or green) in the center of the mat. |
| Next |
The referee blows his whistle and signals "Wrestle" |
| Now |
Each wrestler is trying to get control by taking his opponent to the mat and getting behind or on top of him - a TAKEDOWN |
| Points |
First points are likely to be given for a takedown. Referees use wristbands (red or green) to indicate which wrestler has awarded points or penalized. |
| Then |
The defensive wrestler (usually in the "bottom" or "down" position) is trying to ESCAPE or REVERSE his opponent by getting on top or behind. The offensive wrestler (usually on top) is trying to stay on top and get a hold with which he can keep his opponent's shoulders or scapula on the mat for two seconds, a FALL or PIN. The offensive wrestler can also earn NEAR FALL points by holding his opponent's shoulders or scapula in jeopardy near the mat for two seconds or more without being able to pin his opponent. |
Every match has three periods, each two minutes long. The First Period starts from the standing or neutral position. At the beginning of the Second Period one wrestler has the choice of starting position (top, bottom, neutral) to the other wrestler has the choice of starting position for the Third Period. A match ends if there is a Pin or Technical Fall (15 point advantage over your opponent) no matter what period.
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SCORING
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Individual Match Points
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| 1. |
Takedown |
-2 points-
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when a wrestler gets behind or on top of his opponent and takes him to the mat from the standing or neutral position. |
| 2. |
Escape |
-1 point-
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getting out from underneath one's opponent to a standing or neutral position. |
| 3. |
Reversal |
-2 points-
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getting out from a defensive position and getting on top or behind your opponent. |
| 4. |
Penalty |
-1 or 2 points- |
illegal holds, infractions, technical violations, unsportsmanlike conduct. |
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Near fall |
-2 or 3 points- |
holding opponents shoulders at 45 degrees or less, to mat, for two seconds (2pts) or five seconds (3pts). |
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This site was updated on
7/6/2008
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