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Rule 2 / Definitions
the assistant referee is in doubt, the referee shall ask the match timekeeper if
the signal hand hit the mat before the period ended. (See Rule 7.5.10.)
2.14 Technical Fall
A technical fall terminates the match and occurs when a wrestler has earned a
15-point advantage over the opponent. A time-advantage point cannot be awarded
until the third period has concluded. Five team points shall be scored for a
technical fall if the winning wrestler was awarded a near fall during the match.
Four team points shall be scored for a technical fall if the winning wrestler fails
to score a near fall. A wrestler earning a differential of 15 points during a match
can lose only by committing an act of flagrant misconduct. (See Rules 4.3.2, 4.3.3
and 4.4.3.)
2.15 Major Decision
A major decision occurs when the margin of victory after three periods is eight
through 14 points. (See Rules 4.3.4 and 4.4.3.)
2.16 Decision
A decision occurs when the margin of victory is fewer than eight points. A
decision also is credited to the wrestler who is awarded the first point(s) in the
sudden victory of an overtime match that does not end with a fall, default or
disqualification. (See Rule 4.3.5.)
2.17 Default
A default is awarded in a match when one of the wrestlers is unable to continue
due to an injury or by choice of his or her coach. A default shall be included as a
win or loss in each wrestler’s individual season record. (See Rules 3.17.4, 6.1.7
and 9.8.2.)
2.18 Disqualification
A disqualification is a situation in which a contestant is banned from participation
in accordance with the Penalty Table. (See Rules 3.17.6 and 3.22.4.) A
disqualification shall be included as a win or loss in each wrestler’s individual
season record. (See Rule 9.8.)
2.19 Forfeit
A forfeit is received by a wrestler when the opponent, for any reason, fails
to appear for the match. In order to receive a forfeit or medical forfeit, the
nonforfeiting wrestler must be dressed in a wrestling uniform and appear on the
mat. A forfeit or medical forfeit shall be included as a win in the victor’s season
record. Similarly, a contestant shall not accept a forfeit in one weight class and
compete in another class. (See Rules 3.17.3, 3.17.4, 3.17.5 and 9.2.)
2.20 Medical Forfeit
A medical forfeit may be declared when a contestant is injured or becomes ill
during the course of tournament competition. (See Rules 3.17.4, 6.5 and 9.6.4 for
the proper protocol for declaring a medical forfeit.)
Note: For the list of proper terms and abbreviations for recording the results of
a match, see Rule 4.