NFHS Wrestling Rules 21_22
1 1) Not wrestling aggressively and working to improve position
What is considered Stalling? 2) Holding opponents heel to butt while broken down greater
5-24-1 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
2 1 minute rest before re-wrestling a full period. When amount
When re-wrestling Bad Time, is a rest period of bad time can be determined, Bad time is deleted and
given and if so how long? rewrestled without delay.
6-6-2
3 yes unless it is prohibited by the state (AIA)
Is video recording and reviewing allowed
during a match?
1-1-3
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4 May be used during the championship final round.
When is the random draw used in an
individual tournament?
1-3-4
5 1) pulled preceding the weigh-in
When is the random draw used in a duel 2) sequence followed for the day
meet or team tournament? 3) Each dual starts one weight class above the previous dual's.
1-3-4
6 1) to review sportsmanship 2) determine which team reports to
At the start of a dual meet the team captains the table first 3) determine who has chose at the start of the
meet with the referee for the disk toss. Why? 2nd period
1-2-3
7 No wrestle can represent the school in more than one weight
Can a wrestler wrestle in more than one class. No wrestler shall wrestle consecutive matches without a
weight class or back to back matches? 45 minute rest between them.
1-4-3&4
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8 No
Can a wrestler accept a forfeit one weight
class an wrestle in another?
1-4-5
9 Yes, They can wrestle one weight class above the class their
Can a wrestler wrestle in another weight actual weight qualifies them for.
class other than the one they weighed in
for?
1-4-6
10 No
Can the referee make decisions related to
the match by using video equipment?
3-1-9
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11 1) 1 pc singlet with full length tights (and stirrups) or tight
What is the approved Wrestling Uniforms for fitting undergarment that is solid colored and does not extend
male and female wrestlers? below the knee. suitable undergarment must be worn that
4-1-1 covers groin and buttocks.
2) Females with a singlet or form-fitted compression shirt shall
wear a sports bra that completely covers their breast and
minimizes the risk of exposure.
3) School issued compression shorts or wrestling short. no
belt loops, zippers, snaps buttons or pockets.
4) school issued compression shirt, min. 3 in tail, not extend
below elbow
12 Going out of the wrestling area or forcing your opponent out
What is Fleeing the mat and what is the to avoid an eminent scoring situation. This is a technical
penalty? violation. It is not fleeing if near-fall or take down points have
been earned.
13 To get a written document from their doctor indicating the
If a wrestler has a non-communicable skin condition and locations. This doc will be valid all season.
condition that could be questioned by the
official, what is their options?
4-2-5
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1 1) Not wrestling aggressively and working to improve position
What is considered Stalling? 2) Holding opponents heel to butt while broken down greater
5-24-1 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
2 1 minute rest before re-wrestling a full period. When amount
When re-wrestling Bad Time, is a rest period of bad time can be determined, Bad time is deleted and
given and if so how long? rewrestled without delay.
6-6-2
3 yes unless it is prohibited by the state (AIA)
Is video recording and reviewing allowed
during a match?
1-1-3
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4 May be used during the championship final round.
When is the random draw used in an
individual tournament?
1-3-4
5 1) pulled preceding the weigh-in
When is the random draw used in a duel 2) sequence followed for the day
meet or team tournament? 3) Each dual starts one weight class above the previous dual's.
1-3-4
6 1) to review sportsmanship 2) determine which team reports to
At the start of a dual meet the team captains the table first 3) determine who has chose at the start of the
meet with the referee for the disk toss. Why? 2nd period
1-2-3
7 No wrestle can represent the school in more than one weight
Can a wrestler wrestle in more than one class. No wrestler shall wrestle consecutive matches without a
weight class or back to back matches? 45 minute rest between them.
1-4-3&4
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8 No
Can a wrestler accept a forfeit one weight
class an wrestle in another?
1-4-5
9 Yes, They can wrestle one weight class above the class their
Can a wrestler wrestle in another weight actual weight qualifies them for.
class other than the one they weighed in
for?
1-4-6
10 No
Can the referee make decisions related to
the match by using video equipment?
3-1-9
3
, NFHS Wrestling Rules 21_22
11 1) 1 pc singlet with full length tights (and stirrups) or tight
What is the approved Wrestling Uniforms for fitting undergarment that is solid colored and does not extend
male and female wrestlers? below the knee. suitable undergarment must be worn that
4-1-1 covers groin and buttocks.
2) Females with a singlet or form-fitted compression shirt shall
wear a sports bra that completely covers their breast and
minimizes the risk of exposure.
3) School issued compression shorts or wrestling short. no
belt loops, zippers, snaps buttons or pockets.
4) school issued compression shirt, min. 3 in tail, not extend
below elbow
12 Going out of the wrestling area or forcing your opponent out
What is Fleeing the mat and what is the to avoid an eminent scoring situation. This is a technical
penalty? violation. It is not fleeing if near-fall or take down points have
been earned.
13 To get a written document from their doctor indicating the
If a wrestler has a non-communicable skin condition and locations. This doc will be valid all season.
condition that could be questioned by the
official, what is their options?
4-2-5
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