NFHS WRESTLING RULES EXAM QUESTIONS

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NFHS WRESTLING RULES 19/20 EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: Who can default a match?

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Answer:

The wrestler or the wrestlers coaches Question 2: What are the options the offensive wrestler has with their starting position?5-19-6&7

Answer:

1) neutral - Signal to ref neutral to bringing the defensive wrestler to his feet and giving up an escape

2) Optional - Signal to ref to use the optional starting position - positioned on either side or to the rear.All weight supported on two feet, one knee, or both knees. Place hands with thumbs touching on back.

Question 3: What is considered stalling?

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Answer:

1) not wrestling aggressively and working to improve position

2) Holding opponents heel to the but while broken down for more than 5 seconds

3) repeatedly grasping/locking leg(s) to prevent scoring or not used to break opponent down

4) Delaying the match, not hustling back, unnecessary adjusting equipment, etc.

5) playing the edge of the mat 6) back off the mat, out of bounds, or pushes/pulls their opponent out of bounds.

Question 4: When are the wrestlers out of bounds

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Answer:

When there are no longer 2 supporting points of the wrestlers inside or on the boundary line.

• supporting points of one wrestler = in bounds or 1 supporting point of each wrestler = in bounds

Question 5: Wrestler A reports to the scorers table wearing tight fitting unadorned compression sleeves. What is the call?

Answer:

This is a tech violation and the wrestler will have 1.5 minutes of injury time to correct it. The wrestler will be penalized 1 point and 1 injury TO will be used.Question 6: At the edge of the mat what are the criteria to award points for a reversal?

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Answer:

Control must be established with 2 supporting points in bounds. Or while at least the feet finish down on the mat inbounds.Question 7: When an infraction of the rules has occurred the referee is to stop the match. Are there any exceptions to this rule?8-1-2

Answer:

Yes.

• Stalling by defensive wrestler (except after 2 Pt stalling)
• Stalling in the neutral position (except after 2 Pt stalling)
• penalizing the offensive wrestler for stalling (except for 2 Pt stalling) or tech violation while opponent is

on their feet

• in a pinning situation to penalize the defensive wrestler
• offensive wrestler locked hands/grasping uniform while defensive is attempting an escape/reversal
• Grasping clothing by wrestler being taken down

Question 8: After the second injury timeout how is the match restarted?

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Answer:

Opponent has choice at the restart, if the TO was during the period.

Question 9: Which infractions are given a warning before awarding points?

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Answer:

Stalling - 1 warning Coach misconduct - 1 warning False starts/incorrect starting - 2 warnings

Question 10: Describe a potentially Dangerous hold

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Answer:

Body parts forced to the limit of normal range of motion. Any hold that may cause injury when used legally.Question 11: When the defensive wrestler is in a near fall situation and commits a tech violation, unnecessary roughness, illegal hold, or unsportsmanlike act what is the call.5-11-2 i

Answer:

At the next stoppage the offensive wrestler is awarded the penalty point and the near fall points as would be awarded with an injury or bleeding situation.

Question 12: When does a match begin and end?

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Answer:

It begins with the correct wrestler reporting to the table.It ends with the expiration of time, a fall, a forfeit, DQ, or default Question 13: What is considered Flagrant Misconduct for the coach, team personnel,or wrestlers? What is the point structure of the Flagrant Misconduct?

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Answer:

Coach or team personnel - any act the referee feels is serious enough to remove the offender for the premise.Wrestlers - any physical or non physical act that the referee feels serious enough for removal.Act included but not limited to: striking, butting, elbowing, kicking, using tobacco products, or biting

No warnings First offense is - removal from the premises for the duration of the event and 3 team pt deduction. All points earned will be negated.

Question 14: What is the call when a wrestle bites their opponent?

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Answer:

Flagrant Misconduct

Question 15: What is the penalty for Coach Misconduct?

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Answer:

1st offense = Warning 2nd offense = 1 team point 3rd offense = 2 team points and the head coach is removed for the rest of the day penalties start over the next day (warning, points, and removal)

Question 16: What is Fleeing the mat and what is the penalty?

Answer:

Going out of the wrestling area or forcing your opponent out to avoid wrestling or a scoring situation.This is a technical violation. It is not fleeing if near-fall or take down points have been earned.Question 17: Is the boundary line of the outside circle inbounds or out of bounds?

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Answer:

The boundary line is considered in bounds. When a contestants supporting point is on the line they are inbounds.Question 18: The random draw has been completed. The 160 lb class was selected. Will this be an odd or even match?5-21

Answer:

Odd - the first match will always be the odd match. The Capt. Will choose odd or even for match responsibilities (1st to check in and choice at 2nd period)