Wrestling Exam Questions and Answers
The objective - Answer-pin opponent
Length of a high school match - Answer-6 minutes (3-2 minute periods)
Breakdowns - Answer-Two on one, Near arm/far ankle (No points awarded)
Takedowns - Answer-Arm drag, Double leg (2 points awarded)
Escapes - Answer-Stand up, Sit out (1 point)
Rollover maneuvers - Answer-Half Nelson, Pump handle (No points awarded)
Girls Weight Classes - Answer-98, 103, 108, 114, 118, 122, 126, 132, 138, 146, 154,
165, 189, 235
Boys Weight Classes - Answer-106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 160, 170, 182,
195, 220, 285
Takedown worth - Answer-2 points
Reversal worth - Answer-2 points
Escape worth - Answer-1 point
Meet - Answer-A contest between wrestling teams
Match - Answer-An individual contest between two wrestlers
Win by pin/fall - Answer-6 team points
Number of weight classes - Answer-14
Stance - Answer-Your body position and posture on the mat; can be parallel or
staggered
Penetration step - Answer-The first offensive movement that puts you in a position to
score
Level change - Answer-The act of raising and lowering your hips to set up or execute an
attack or to counter the moves of your opponent
Neutral position - Answer-The starting position in which you stand face to face and with
your shoulders square to your opponent in the wrestling area
The objective - Answer-pin opponent
Length of a high school match - Answer-6 minutes (3-2 minute periods)
Breakdowns - Answer-Two on one, Near arm/far ankle (No points awarded)
Takedowns - Answer-Arm drag, Double leg (2 points awarded)
Escapes - Answer-Stand up, Sit out (1 point)
Rollover maneuvers - Answer-Half Nelson, Pump handle (No points awarded)
Girls Weight Classes - Answer-98, 103, 108, 114, 118, 122, 126, 132, 138, 146, 154,
165, 189, 235
Boys Weight Classes - Answer-106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 160, 170, 182,
195, 220, 285
Takedown worth - Answer-2 points
Reversal worth - Answer-2 points
Escape worth - Answer-1 point
Meet - Answer-A contest between wrestling teams
Match - Answer-An individual contest between two wrestlers
Win by pin/fall - Answer-6 team points
Number of weight classes - Answer-14
Stance - Answer-Your body position and posture on the mat; can be parallel or
staggered
Penetration step - Answer-The first offensive movement that puts you in a position to
score
Level change - Answer-The act of raising and lowering your hips to set up or execute an
attack or to counter the moves of your opponent
Neutral position - Answer-The starting position in which you stand face to face and with
your shoulders square to your opponent in the wrestling area
