2023-2024 NFHS Wrestling Exam
Questions and Answers. (Graded A)
All contestants wearing a one-piece singlet shall wear: - ANSWER-Suitable
undergarment that completely covers the groin and buttocks.
Wrestling ear guards may contain manufacturer's logo/trademark/reference that can be
no more than: - ANSWER-2 1/4 square inches.
A takedown shall be awarded when: - ANSWER-The defensive wrestler's legs or torso
are controlled, and the majority of the weight is supported by the hands beyond reaction
time. The defensive wrestler's legs or torso are controlled without the majority of the
wrestler's weight supported by the hands touching the mat beyond reaction time. One or
both knees of the defensive wrestler are touching the mat beyond reaction time.
Which is considered a legal hair-control device: - ANSWER-Rubber band(s).
The mat area is only the wrestling mat. - ANSWER-False
A double arm bar from the front, with the hands locked under the armpit, is illegal. -
ANSWER-False
Fleeing the mat occurs when a wrestler: - ANSWER-Goes out of wrestling area to avoid
an imminent scoring situation.
The coach and wrestler can use electronic device to communicate during match, when:
- ANSWER-Never.
If the wrestler's wrestling shoes have shoelaces that are visible, the laces shall be
secured in which fashion: - ANSWER-Double-knotting the shoelaces.
In a pinning situation, portions of both scapulae of the defensive wrestler may be: -
ANSWER-Inbounds for a fall to occur. Out of bounds for a fall to occur. Held in
continuous contact with the mat for a full two seconds for a fall to occur.
A(n) _______________ is when the defensive wrestler gains a neutral position and the
opponent has lost control, beyond reaction time, while the total of two supporting points
of either wrestler are inbounds. - ANSWER-escape
If a wrestler requests an injury time-out and the referee believes there is no injury, the
referee may deny the request. - ANSWER-False
, Near-fall points or a fall may be earned when: - ANSWER-Supporting points of the
offensive wrestler are in bounds. Both shoulders or both scapulae of the defensive
wrestler are in bounds. Supporting points of either wrestler are in bounds.
Near fall points or a fall may be earned when: - ANSWER-Supporting points of the
offensive wrestler are in bounds. Both shoulders or both scapulae of the defensive
wrestler are in bounds. Supporting points of either wrestler are in bounds.
The following person cannot be overruled when it has been determined that a wrestler
should not participate: - ANSWER-On-site meet appropriate health-care professional.
When a match is stopped for any reason, other than a termination, by rule it shall be
restarted as if an out-of-bounds situation was declared. - ANSWER-False
Which action is not unsportsmanlike conduct: - ANSWER-Hand(s) in eye(s).
When a designated, on-site, appropriate health-care professional rules that a wrestler
may continue to compete following an injury, the wrestler's coach may overrule. -
ANSWER-True
Going out of the wrestling area by either wrestler as a means of avoiding an imminent
scoring situation is a: - ANSWER-Technical Violation.
The legal hair covering may have _________________ - ANSWER-One logo 2 ¼
square inches and no additional promotional reference.
Time required to correct illegal equipment is counted as: - ANSWER-Injury time.
It is stalling in the neutral position when a wrestler continually avoids contact with his
opponent. - ANSWER-True
When possible, the referee should award points on the edge-of-the-mat calls before
blowing the whistle for out of bounds. - ANSWER-True
Who is allowed to request extended injury time to evaluate an injury to the head and
neck including cervical column or central nervous system: - ANSWER-A present
appropriate health-care professional.
After a failed attempt to make weight, an athlete may: - ANSWER-Immediately step
back on the scale.
Shorts designed for wrestling may be worn: - ANSWER-Over compression shorts.
How many time-outs are allowed in the same match for the appropriate health-care
professional(s) to evaluate an injury to the head and neck involving cervical column
and/or nervous system: - ANSWER-1.
Questions and Answers. (Graded A)
All contestants wearing a one-piece singlet shall wear: - ANSWER-Suitable
undergarment that completely covers the groin and buttocks.
Wrestling ear guards may contain manufacturer's logo/trademark/reference that can be
no more than: - ANSWER-2 1/4 square inches.
A takedown shall be awarded when: - ANSWER-The defensive wrestler's legs or torso
are controlled, and the majority of the weight is supported by the hands beyond reaction
time. The defensive wrestler's legs or torso are controlled without the majority of the
wrestler's weight supported by the hands touching the mat beyond reaction time. One or
both knees of the defensive wrestler are touching the mat beyond reaction time.
Which is considered a legal hair-control device: - ANSWER-Rubber band(s).
The mat area is only the wrestling mat. - ANSWER-False
A double arm bar from the front, with the hands locked under the armpit, is illegal. -
ANSWER-False
Fleeing the mat occurs when a wrestler: - ANSWER-Goes out of wrestling area to avoid
an imminent scoring situation.
The coach and wrestler can use electronic device to communicate during match, when:
- ANSWER-Never.
If the wrestler's wrestling shoes have shoelaces that are visible, the laces shall be
secured in which fashion: - ANSWER-Double-knotting the shoelaces.
In a pinning situation, portions of both scapulae of the defensive wrestler may be: -
ANSWER-Inbounds for a fall to occur. Out of bounds for a fall to occur. Held in
continuous contact with the mat for a full two seconds for a fall to occur.
A(n) _______________ is when the defensive wrestler gains a neutral position and the
opponent has lost control, beyond reaction time, while the total of two supporting points
of either wrestler are inbounds. - ANSWER-escape
If a wrestler requests an injury time-out and the referee believes there is no injury, the
referee may deny the request. - ANSWER-False
, Near-fall points or a fall may be earned when: - ANSWER-Supporting points of the
offensive wrestler are in bounds. Both shoulders or both scapulae of the defensive
wrestler are in bounds. Supporting points of either wrestler are in bounds.
Near fall points or a fall may be earned when: - ANSWER-Supporting points of the
offensive wrestler are in bounds. Both shoulders or both scapulae of the defensive
wrestler are in bounds. Supporting points of either wrestler are in bounds.
The following person cannot be overruled when it has been determined that a wrestler
should not participate: - ANSWER-On-site meet appropriate health-care professional.
When a match is stopped for any reason, other than a termination, by rule it shall be
restarted as if an out-of-bounds situation was declared. - ANSWER-False
Which action is not unsportsmanlike conduct: - ANSWER-Hand(s) in eye(s).
When a designated, on-site, appropriate health-care professional rules that a wrestler
may continue to compete following an injury, the wrestler's coach may overrule. -
ANSWER-True
Going out of the wrestling area by either wrestler as a means of avoiding an imminent
scoring situation is a: - ANSWER-Technical Violation.
The legal hair covering may have _________________ - ANSWER-One logo 2 ¼
square inches and no additional promotional reference.
Time required to correct illegal equipment is counted as: - ANSWER-Injury time.
It is stalling in the neutral position when a wrestler continually avoids contact with his
opponent. - ANSWER-True
When possible, the referee should award points on the edge-of-the-mat calls before
blowing the whistle for out of bounds. - ANSWER-True
Who is allowed to request extended injury time to evaluate an injury to the head and
neck including cervical column or central nervous system: - ANSWER-A present
appropriate health-care professional.
After a failed attempt to make weight, an athlete may: - ANSWER-Immediately step
back on the scale.
Shorts designed for wrestling may be worn: - ANSWER-Over compression shorts.
How many time-outs are allowed in the same match for the appropriate health-care
professional(s) to evaluate an injury to the head and neck involving cervical column
and/or nervous system: - ANSWER-1.
