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What is a takedown? When one wrestler takes his opponent from his feet & or neutral position to the mat with two supporting points on the mat.

How many points would an official give for a takedown? The answer would be 2 points.

What is an escape? Escapes are when each wrestler is in the down position, the wrestler on bottom clears himself and faces his opponent.

How many points are earned for an escape? 1 point.

What is a reversal? A reversal is earned when the two wrestlers are in the down position, the wrestler on bottom maneuvers and negotiates his position, while still on bottom, to take over the top position.

What is a near fall? Near fall suggest that one wrestler had his opponent in a position to be pinned, but, his opponent recovered from the pinning position to return to his stomach.

How many points do you receive for near fall opportunities? If the referee gives two swipes with his hand, you would receive 2 points for near fall. If the referee gives 5 swipes with his hand, you would receive 3 points for near fall.

Scenario: If two wrestlers were in the neutral position on there feet, and one wrestler took the other wrestler down to the mat (I;e a takedown) putting him in a near fall situation and held him there for 5 swipes by the referee, how many total points would he have scored?

IIn a wrestling dual meet how many team points would be earn for a pin? The answer would be 6 points.

IIn a wrestling dual meet how many team points are earned for a regular decision (example: 10 to 8) score in a single match? The answer would be 3 points.

IIn a wrestling dual meet how many team points are earned for an 8-point decision? (Example 9 to 1). The answer would be 4 points.

“Technical superiority” means you out scored your opponent by 15 points before the regulation time expired.

Wrestling Equipment Requirements

Adidas Wrestling Shoe
“Wrestling Shoe Type”
(New Response or New Adistar Wrestling)

Athletic Shorts & T-Shirt for practices are required.
“Please no baggy shorts”

Fitted Mouth Guards are encouraged.
Please check with our dentist for fitted mouth guards.

Wrestling Head Gear

ToughTex Lycra Brief
(Undergarmet)
4 pair

Socks

Wrestling Notebook
(Designated for note taking during practice)

Adidas or Asics Carry Bag for workout gear
(“Keep workout gear separate from school books and assignments”)