NFHS Wrestling Rules questions with verified detailed
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1
What is considered Stalling?
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5-24-1 - ✔✔1) Not wrestling aggressively and working to improve position
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2) Holding opponents heel to butt while broken down greater than 5 seconds (not counted
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out loud) ||
3) Repeatedly grasping/locking leg or legs of the opponent to prevent scoring and not used
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to break down the opponent
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4) delaying match - no hustle, pushing or pulling opponent out, repeatedly adjusting
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equipment, or delaying assuming starting positions || || || || ||
5) Backing off the mat or playing the edge of the mat
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2
When re-wrestling Bad Time, is a rest period given and if so how long?
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6-6-2 - ✔✔1 minute rest before re-wrestling a full period. When amount of bad time can be
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determined, Bad time is deleted and rewrestled without delay. || || || || || || || ||
3
Is video recording and reviewing allowed during a match?
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1-1-3 - ✔✔yes unless it is prohibited by the state (AIA)
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4
When is the random draw used in an individual tournament?
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1-3-4 - ✔✔May be used during the championship final round.
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When is the random draw used in a duel meet or team tournament?
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1-3-4 - ✔✔1) pulled preceding the weigh-in
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2) sequence followed for the day
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3) Each dual starts one weight class above the previous dual's.
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6
At the start of a dual meet the team captains meet with the referee for the disk toss. Why?
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1-2-3 - ✔✔1) to review sportsmanship 2) determine which team reports to the table first 3)
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determine who has chose at the start of the 2nd period|| || || || || || || || || ||
7
Can a wrestler wrestle in more than one weight class or back to back matches?
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1-4-3&4 - ✔✔No wrestle can represent the school in more than one weight class. No
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wrestler shall wrestle consecutive matches without a 45 minute rest between them.
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8
Can a wrestler accept a forfeit one weight class an wrestle in another?
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1-4-5 - ✔✔No || ||
9
Can a wrestler wrestle in another weight class other than the one they weighed in for?
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1-4-6 - ✔✔Yes, They can wrestle one weight class above the class their actual weight
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qualifies them for. || ||
10
, Can the referee make decisions related to the match by using video equipment?
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3-1-9 - ✔✔No || ||
11
What is the approved Wrestling Uniforms for male and female wrestlers?
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4-1-1 - ✔✔1) 1 pc singlet with full length tights (and stirrups) or tight fitting undergarment
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that is solid colored and does not extend below the knee. suitable undergarment must be
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worn that covers groin and buttocks.
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2) Females with a singlet or form-fitted compression shirt shall wear a sports bra that
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completely covers their breast and minimizes the risk of exposure. || || || || || || || || ||
3) School issued compression shorts or wrestling short. no belt loops, zippers, snaps buttons
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or pockets.
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4) school issued compression shirt, min. 3 in tail, not extend below elbow
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12
What is Fleeing the mat and what is the penalty? - ✔✔Going out of the wrestling area or
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forcing your opponent out to avoid an eminent scoring situation. This is a technical
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violation. It is not fleeing if near-fall or take down points have been earned.
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13
If a wrestler has a non-communicable skin condition that could be questioned by the
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official, what is their options? || || || ||
4-2-5 - ✔✔To get a written document from their doctor indicating the condition and
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locations. This doc will be valid all season. || || || || || || ||
14
If a suspected skin condition is found, what will be required for the wrestler to be able to
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wrestle? Are there any exceptions? || || || ||
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answers
1
What is considered Stalling?
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5-24-1 - ✔✔1) Not wrestling aggressively and working to improve position
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2) Holding opponents heel to butt while broken down greater than 5 seconds (not counted
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out loud) ||
3) Repeatedly grasping/locking leg or legs of the opponent to prevent scoring and not used
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to break down the opponent
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4) delaying match - no hustle, pushing or pulling opponent out, repeatedly adjusting
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equipment, or delaying assuming starting positions || || || || ||
5) Backing off the mat or playing the edge of the mat
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2
When re-wrestling Bad Time, is a rest period given and if so how long?
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6-6-2 - ✔✔1 minute rest before re-wrestling a full period. When amount of bad time can be
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determined, Bad time is deleted and rewrestled without delay. || || || || || || || ||
3
Is video recording and reviewing allowed during a match?
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1-1-3 - ✔✔yes unless it is prohibited by the state (AIA)
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4
When is the random draw used in an individual tournament?
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1-3-4 - ✔✔May be used during the championship final round.
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When is the random draw used in a duel meet or team tournament?
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1-3-4 - ✔✔1) pulled preceding the weigh-in
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2) sequence followed for the day
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3) Each dual starts one weight class above the previous dual's.
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6
At the start of a dual meet the team captains meet with the referee for the disk toss. Why?
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1-2-3 - ✔✔1) to review sportsmanship 2) determine which team reports to the table first 3)
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determine who has chose at the start of the 2nd period|| || || || || || || || || ||
7
Can a wrestler wrestle in more than one weight class or back to back matches?
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1-4-3&4 - ✔✔No wrestle can represent the school in more than one weight class. No
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wrestler shall wrestle consecutive matches without a 45 minute rest between them.
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8
Can a wrestler accept a forfeit one weight class an wrestle in another?
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1-4-5 - ✔✔No || ||
9
Can a wrestler wrestle in another weight class other than the one they weighed in for?
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1-4-6 - ✔✔Yes, They can wrestle one weight class above the class their actual weight
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qualifies them for. || ||
10
, Can the referee make decisions related to the match by using video equipment?
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3-1-9 - ✔✔No || ||
11
What is the approved Wrestling Uniforms for male and female wrestlers?
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4-1-1 - ✔✔1) 1 pc singlet with full length tights (and stirrups) or tight fitting undergarment
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that is solid colored and does not extend below the knee. suitable undergarment must be
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worn that covers groin and buttocks.
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2) Females with a singlet or form-fitted compression shirt shall wear a sports bra that
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completely covers their breast and minimizes the risk of exposure. || || || || || || || || ||
3) School issued compression shorts or wrestling short. no belt loops, zippers, snaps buttons
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or pockets.
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4) school issued compression shirt, min. 3 in tail, not extend below elbow
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12
What is Fleeing the mat and what is the penalty? - ✔✔Going out of the wrestling area or
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forcing your opponent out to avoid an eminent scoring situation. This is a technical
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violation. It is not fleeing if near-fall or take down points have been earned.
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13
If a wrestler has a non-communicable skin condition that could be questioned by the
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official, what is their options? || || || ||
4-2-5 - ✔✔To get a written document from their doctor indicating the condition and
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locations. This doc will be valid all season. || || || || || || ||
14
If a suspected skin condition is found, what will be required for the wrestler to be able to
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wrestle? Are there any exceptions? || || || ||
