Types Of Wretsling
There are literally hundreds of wrestling styles practiced worldwide, with rules and match procedures varying greatly from one to another. Among these forms, freestyle is arguably the two most popular styles. This is due in large part to rules that have been carefully designed to create scoring possibilities. This fast-paced style is the least restrictive of all of the major styles and allows competitors to execute both upper- and lower-body attacks in order to score on an opponent.
How to Win There are several different ways to win a freestyle match:
How To Score Scoring in the Neutral Position Every period starts with the wrestlers in the neutral position, so the take down is a key element in freestyle competition. One point is earned when one wrestler takes the other to the mat and establishes control. If the attacking wrestler exposes his opponent’s back to the mat in the process of the take down, two more points are awarded. A maximum of five points can be awarded for throwing an opponent over one’s head in the process of putting them to their back. This is called a throw of “grand amplitude.” Stepping Out of Bounds If a wrestler is pushed out of bounds or attempts to escape a hold by stepping onto the protection zone with at least one foot, the offensive wrestler is awarded a point. Further penalties are assessed for continual violation of this rule. Scoring in Par Terre “Par terre” is when the action of the match is on the mat, with one wrestler in the top position and the other in the bottom position. The top wrestler is allowed to lock his hands anywhere on the body in order to turn his opponent to his back. Turning an opponent to their back earns the attacking wrestler two points. If this wrestler holds his opponent on his back for five seconds or more, this will earn him an extra point. The bottom wrestler’s strategy in par terre is to flatten out and stay solid on the mat in order to keep from being lifted or turned. This wrestler may also try to establish control of the top wrestler, earning him a point if he changes his position from bottom to top. If there are no points scored in the par terre position by either wrestler after about 10 seconds, the official stops the action on the ground and restarts the wrestlers in the neutral position. This is done to keep the action going and allow both wrestlers more opportunities to score. Breaking the Tie If the score is tied at the end of a period, there is very specific tie-breaking criterion that must be followed to determine a winner. The criteria must be applied in the following order, moving on to the next rule when one rule does not apply: The wrestler with the least amount of cautions or penalty points against him wins the period. The wrestler that scored the highest number of technical points with one offensive maneuver wins the period. The wrestler that scores the last point before the end of the period wins. Leg Clinch The clinch rule, or “ordered position,” is used to force action and decide the winner of a scoreless period. This position starts with one wrestler standing in the center of the mat, and the other wrestler squatting and taking control of one of his opponent’s legs. The defensive wrestler (standing) is allowed to put his hands on his opponent’s back, but may not block or defend in any other way before wrestling starts. These offensive and defensive positions are chosen at random. Once the offensive wrestler has taken a leg, this is when wrestling starts. If the offensive wrestler scores in this position wrestling is stopped and this wrestler wins the period. If the attacking wrestler does not score in this position at the end of this 30 second period, the defending wrestler is awarded one point and wins that period of wrestling |