HOW TO WATCH A WRESTLING MEET

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

First

Both wrestlers come forward from the corners of the mat, get instructions, shake hands.
Next The referee blows his whistle and signals "Wrestle".
Now Each wrestler is trying to get control of the other by getting behind him or on top of him a take down.
Points The first points are likely to be given for a take down, when one wrestler gets a take down, the referee signals two points with his right hand.
Then The defensive (usually bottom or "down") wrestler is trying to Escape or Reverse his position to get on top or behind.

The offensive (usually top or "up") wrestler is trying to stay on top and get a hold with which he can keep his opponent's shoulders on the mat for two seconds - a Fall or pin.

Every match has three periods, each two minutes long - Exception consolations 1st period is one minute in length.

First Period: Starts from standing or neutral position.

Second Period: Starts from "starting position" which means the down man on his knees and hands, and the top man beside him with one hand on an elbow and the other around his opponent's waist.

Third Period: Starts with the position at the start of the second period reversed.

Overtime: The first wrestler to score points in overtime will win the match.

SCORING - MATCH SCORING
Take Down 2 points When a wrestler gets behind or on top of his opponent from the standing position.
Escape 1 point Getting out from underneath an opponent to a standing or neutral position.
Reversal 2 points Getting out from underneath an opponent to a position on top of the opponent.
2 - Near Fall 2 points One shoulder on the mat and the other within 45 degrees, or both shoulders within 4 inches of the mat.
3 - Near Fall 3 points Conditions of a 2 - Near Fall are maintained for 5 seconds.

Watch the referee, he indicates these points as they are scored by signaling with a Red/Green wrist band.
SCORING

Fall 2 pts.
Default 2 pts.
Forfeit 2 pts.
Disqualification 2 pts.
Advancement 2 pts.
Championship Bracket 2 pts.
Consolation Bracket 2 pts.
Decision Score
Technical Fall 1.5 pts..
Major Decision 1 pts.
Decision 0 pts.

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