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Rule 2 / DefinitionsWR-17
Scoring Opportunities
2.6 Takedown
A takedown shall be awarded when, from the neutral position, a contestant gains
control by taking the opponent down to the mat in bounds. (See Illustration Nos.
49 through 52.)
If the defensive wrestler’s hand comes in contact with the mat, it is considered
control.
For the purpose of awarding takedown points at the edge of the wrestling
area, points shall be awarded when control is established while any part of
either wrestler remains in bounds. (See Illustration Nos. 43 through 49.) If the
opponent’s body and the body of the wrestler attempting a takedown are outside
the wrestling area, breaking the boundary of an imaginary cylinder surrounding
and extending above the wrestling area and the opponent is out of bounds, a
takedown shall not be awarded. (See Illustration No. 54.)
2.7 Escape
A defensive wrestler is awarded an escape when the offensive wrestler loses
control of the opponent while any part of either wrestler remains in bounds. An
escape may be awarded while the wrestlers are still in contact.
2.8 Reversal
A reversal occurs when the defensive wrestler comes from the bottom/defensive
position and gains control of the opponent, either on the mat or in a rear-standing
position. For the purpose of awarding reversal points at the edge of the wrestling
area, points shall be awarded when control is established while any part of either
wrestler remains in bounds. (See Illustration Nos. 57 and 58.)
2.9 Near Fall
A near fall is a position in which the offensive wrestler has the opponent in a
controlled pinning situation in which (1) the defensive wrestler is held in a high
bridge or on both elbows, or (2) any part of one shoulder or scapula, or the head
is touching the mat and the other shoulder or scapula is held at an angle of 45
degrees or less to the mat, or (3) any part of both shoulders or both scapulae are
held within four inches of the mat. In any pinning situation, a near fall may occur
if any part of either wrestler remains in bounds. (See Illustration Nos. 53, 59 and
60.) A continuous roll-through is not to be considered a near fall.
2.9.1 Two-point Near Fall. If a criterion for a near fall is met and held
uninterrupted for two seconds, two points shall be awarded. (See Illustration
Nos. 72 through 78.)
2.9.2 Three-point Near Fall. If a criterion for a near fall is met and held
uninterrupted for five seconds, three points shall be awarded.
2.9.3 Counting the Near Fall. A verbal count and, whenever possible, a visual
hand count shall be used in determining a near fall. Likewise, a referee shall
verbally inform the wrestlers when near-fall points have been earned. A near
fall is ended when the defensive wrestler is no longer in a pinning situation.
The referee must not signal the score for a near fall until the situation is ended.
Only one near fall shall be scored when using the same pinning combination,