Wrestling Study Guide Exam Questions
with complete answers
Scholastic wrestling - Answer-wrestling used in high schools (also known as folkstyle
wrestling)
The objective - Answer-pin opponent
Length of a high school match - Answer-6 minutes (3-2 minute periods)
Referee's Position - Answer-Starting position (No points awarded)
starting position in the center of the mat, defensive wrestlers puts knees down on one
side of parallel line, hands down on other side of parallel. Can be cautioned for moving
too soon. Defensive wrestler acknowledges they are set, wrestler chooses between
traditional or freestyle start.
traditional, offensive wrestler places one knee down on mat on same side of touch of
the elbow, one hand naval deep, head on center line of the back, LASTLY touch the
back of one elbow with palm of other hand.
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)
DM: Win by 1-7 points = - Answer-3 points
DM: Win by 8-14 points = - Answer-4 points
DM: Win by TF (15+ points) = - Answer-5 points
Win by Pin = - Answer-6 points
T: Win by 8-14 points = - Answer-1 point (extra)
T: Win by TF (15+ points) = - Answer-1.5 points (extra)
T: Win by Pin = - Answer-2 points (extra)
with complete answers
Scholastic wrestling - Answer-wrestling used in high schools (also known as folkstyle
wrestling)
The objective - Answer-pin opponent
Length of a high school match - Answer-6 minutes (3-2 minute periods)
Referee's Position - Answer-Starting position (No points awarded)
starting position in the center of the mat, defensive wrestlers puts knees down on one
side of parallel line, hands down on other side of parallel. Can be cautioned for moving
too soon. Defensive wrestler acknowledges they are set, wrestler chooses between
traditional or freestyle start.
traditional, offensive wrestler places one knee down on mat on same side of touch of
the elbow, one hand naval deep, head on center line of the back, LASTLY touch the
back of one elbow with palm of other hand.
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)
DM: Win by 1-7 points = - Answer-3 points
DM: Win by 8-14 points = - Answer-4 points
DM: Win by TF (15+ points) = - Answer-5 points
Win by Pin = - Answer-6 points
T: Win by 8-14 points = - Answer-1 point (extra)
T: Win by TF (15+ points) = - Answer-1.5 points (extra)
T: Win by Pin = - Answer-2 points (extra)
