NFHS WRESTLING RULES EXAM QUESTIONS

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NFHS WRESTLING RULES 21/22 EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: 54

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)

Question 2: 59

What is a takedown?

5-25-1

Answer:

From neutral a wrestler gains control of opponents torso/legs down on the mat (1 or 2 knees down)with at least 2 supporting parts inbounds, or when the torso/legs are controlled with the opponents hand(s) touching the mat beyond reaction time.

Question 3: 24

During the 3rd period the coach calls you to the table and states that during the 2nd period you should have stopped the match for a penalty but didn't. The coach wants you to call Bad Time.What do you do?5-1-4

Answer:

Because we have started a new period even if we should have Bad Time we can't go back and re-wrestle the Bad Time.

Question 4: 28

In the first period you caution wrestle A 3 times. In the 3rd period you caution wrestle A again.How many points would wrestle B get in the 1st period for the cautions? What is the call on the 3rd period caution?5-4-2

Answer:

There would be 1 point given in the 1st period (2 cautions before penalizing) and the 3rd period caution would be 1 point.

Question 5: 35

What is a Near Fall?

5-11-2

Answer:

The offensive wrestler controls the defensive wrestler in a pinning situation with any part of both shoulders or scapulas within 4 inches if the mat, in a high bridge, on both elbows, or one shoulder/scapula on the mat and the other within a 45 degree angle for 2 seconds or longer.

• seconds = 2 pts
• or more seconds = 3 pts

Question 6: 29

What is Coach Misconduct?5-5-1

Answer:

occurs when a coach improperly questions ( judgment call or misapplication of the rules) the referee at the scorers table.Always charged to the head coach

Question 7: 71

What are the Illegal Holds?7-1-1

Answer:

Slams Straight back Suplay/salto Drill/fallback (forceful) Thumb/finger(s) pullback Double undertook snap back from standing Hammerlock above 90 degree Twisting hammerlock w/ lifting elbow off the back

Head lock w/o arm above elbow or leg Scissors of the head Full Nelson Pressure on the throat or carotid artery Key lock Twisted knee lock against the joint Over head double arm bar Front quarter Nelson with the chin Neck wrench Locking hands on the back in a double arm bar from the front Leg black (cut back) Overscissors against the joint Forcing the head or any limb beyond the normal limits of movment Backbow Figure 4 around the body, head, or both legs Chicken wing with force towards the shoulder Racking or hands to the eyes Any hold that restricts breathing with pressure over the mouth, nose, throat Nelson cradle Double knee kickback from standing Back flip, front flip front hurdle from standing

Question 8: 38

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 9: 69

Describe overtime in wrestling?6-7

Answer:

1) Overtime is a sudden victory period that starts immediately following the 3rd period if the score is tied.The 1 minute period is started in the neutral position and the first wrestler to score wins the match. If the takedown goes straight into near fall wrestling is continued until a fall or near fall is completed.

2) if still tied - 2 - 30 second tiebreakers will be wrestled. The disk will be flipped for choice in the first and the other wrestler will get choice in the second. The choice is top, bottom, or defer ONLY. The wrestler with the most points at the end of the 2 periods will be the winner.

3) If still tied there is 1 - 30 second Ultimate Tiebreaker. Choice is given to the wrestler that scored the

first points in the reg. Match, unless there was an unsportsmanlike penalty and the other wrestler will have choice. The first wrestler to score will win the match. If no score in the 30 second period the offensive wrestler will receive a point and win the match.

Question 10: 46

What is the call when the defensive wrestler is on his back and both shoulders or scapulas are out of bounds?

5-15-2

Answer:

Near fall pts can still be earned and a fall can be called if the offensive wrestler has supporting points in bounds. The knees have to be inside the cylinder.

Question 11: 22

Would bad time be called if the wrong choice was given at the start of the 2nd 30 second tiebreaker period?5-1-1

Answer:

Yes. The other wrestler would not be able to make a choice in the next period. The period would be re-wrestled after A 1 min. rest.

Question 12: 1

What is considered Stalling?

5-24-1

Answer:

1) Not wrestling aggressively and working to improve position

2) Holding opponents heel to butt while broken down greater than 5 seconds (not counted out loud)

3) Repeatedly grasping/locking leg or legs of the opponent to prevent scoring and not used to break down the opponent

4) delaying match - no hustle, pushing or pulling opponent out, repeatedly adjusting equipment, or delaying assuming starting positions

5) Backing off the mat or playing the edge of the mat

Question 13: 88

Is stalling part of the progressive penalty chart?7-6-1

Answer:

No Stalling has its own penalty progression.