INDIVIDUAL SCORING:

Throughout the match, wresters are awarded points for the following moves:

Takedown, Reversal, Escape, and Near Fall.

Takedown = 2 points. 

       A takedown is earned when a wrestler brings his opponent to the mat, with restraining control, from the neutral position.


Reversal = 2 points.

      A reversal is earned when a wrestler, from the bottom position, gain control of his opponent, placing him in the top position.


Escape = 1 point.

      An escape is earned when a wrestler, from the bottom position, breaks free from his opponent's control.


Near Fall = 2 or 3 points.

      A near fall is earned by forcing your opponent's shoulders within 4 inches or 45 degrees of the mat.  If the shoulders are held
      in this position for at least 2 seconds - 2 points are earned.  If held for 5 or more seconds - 3 points are earned.



TEAM SCORING:

Pin = 6 points.                               A pin is earned by holding your opponent's shoulders or shoulder blades in contact with the mat for
                                                         2 consecutive seconds.

Superior Decision = 5 points.    A superior decision is earned when the difference in the match score at the end or the match is between 
                                                        12 and 14 points.

Major Decision = 4 points.          A major decision is earned when the difference in the match score at the end or the match is between 
                                                         8 and 11 points.

Decision = 3 points.                    A decision is earned when the difference in the match score at the end or the match is between 
                                                        7 or fewer points.


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