| Basic Vocabulary -
Match: A match consists of three periods. Each period is two minutes in length. (this differs from youth to College)
Fall: Also called a pin occurs when any part of both shoulders of either wrestler is held in contact with the mat for a period of at least two seconds. A fall is declared by the referee. Whenever a fall occurs, the bout is ended. The fall in wrestling is similar to the knockout in boxing.
Near Fall: When a contestant has control of his opponent and a fall is imminent. The following conditions must take place:
* Both shoulders or both scapulae (shoulder blades) of the defensive wrestler have touched the mat for less than two
seconds,
* When the defensive wrestler is held in a high bridge or on both elbows
* One shoulder is touching the mat and the other is held at a 45 degree angle or less.
If any of these positions is held for 2-4 seconds, two points are awarded. Three points are awarded if held for 5 seconds or more.
Takedown: Each contestant is awarded two points for each takedown he secures. A takedown occurs when a wrestler takes the other down to the mat with control. This maneuver is done from the standing or neutral position.
Escape: One point is awarded to the wrestler who comes out from a down position (disadvantage) and gains a neutral position.
Reversal: Coming out from underneath the opponent and controlling him in one continuous move.
Technical Fall: When a wrestler gains an advantage of 15 or more points than his opponent, the match is stopped and he is awarded a technical fall.
Individual Match Scoring
Takedown 2 points
Reversal 2 points
Escape 1 point
Near Fall 2-3 points
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