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Men's Freestyle RESPONSE: According to 14.1 of the USAW Rule Book, 4 Point Actions, All feet to danger situations (the defensive wrestler must contact their head, shoulder, or elbow to the mat all while the back is facing the mat), except for grand amplitude actions that land in danger. In this takedown situation, Red falls and does hit his elbow to the mat, however, his back was NOT facing the mat when his elbow hit. 2 points for Blue would be the best call in this situation. Not the focus of the clip, but at the end, Red DOES rotate, exposing his back to the mat, so another 2 points for Blue would be appropriate. - Rick Schwab You are the Judge. The Referee offers 4 Blue. Score the action and defend why.
Greco Roman Wrestling RESPONSE: According to the USAW Rule Book - 12.7 under 1 Point Actions, In FS and GR, to the attacking wrestler whose opponent flees the mat in a standing or par terre position. Wrestling shall restart in the position in which the fleeing action occurred. In this situation, the Referee shall command the the bottom wrestler release the hands of the top wrestler by stating "Blue Open". As the wrestler flees into the zone the Referee shall command that he stay in the wrestling area by stating "Blue, Place" while moving in between the wrestlers and the Protection Area. Once the the wrestlers flees the mat into the Protection Area the Referee shall offer a Caution and 1 point to the Mat Chairman. Once confirmed, the action shall restart in the Par Terre Position. - Rick Schwab You are the Referee. Blue has been placed in forced par terre. Upon the restart of the action Blue immediately begins grabbing the wrist of Red and making his way to the zone, and then out of bounds. Using your UWW terminology, how would you handle this situation and where would the action restart?
Women's Wrestling RESPONSE: In order to secure a takedown the wrestler must pass the hip to gain control. In this situation, Red executes an inside trip which take the action to the ground. Red then attempts to score off of a go behind but is deterred by Blue's extended left arm. Red is able to overcome Blue's extended arm and secure a Trap Arm Gut Wrench and meet take down criteria, 2 points Red. Red then executes a turn with the Trap Arm Gut Wrench, 2 points Red. Blue then executes a reversal, 1 point Blue. 2 Red, 2 Red, 1 Blue - Rick Schwab You are the Referee. Score this action.
Men's Freestyle RESPONSE: According to the USAW Rule Book, 10.1, End of Bout Procedures, By technical superiority—technical superiority is a difference of ten (10) points for FS and WW and 8 points for GR in all age categories. If a wrestler attains the point difference for technical superiority during the course of completing an action and the defending wrestler immediately produces a counteraction in bounds ("continuation"), that counteraction is valid and should be scored. In other words, there can be no pause from the offensive action to the counteraction. If after that scoring sequence, there is no longer technical superiority, the match should continue without stoppage. It is the duty of the mat chairman to inform the referee to stop the match if technical superiority has been attained. In this situation, BOTH the Referee and the Judge score the action 2 Red which made the score 10-0 in favor or Red. At this time, the Referee should look to the Mat Chairman to confirm the stoppage of the bout due to the Technical Superiority. - Rick Schwab You are the Referee. The score is 8-0 in favor of Red. Within the action, you score 2 points for Red and notice that the Judge scores 2 points for Red too. What are your next steps?
Greco Roman Wrestling RESPONSE: According the Tim Pierson's, The Art Of Refereeing, Annex P - Properly filling out the bout sheet, disqualification due to Cautions for errors against the rules should be 5-0 Classification Points. A Victory by Technical Superiority would either hold classification points of 4-0, or 4-1 depending on wether or not the defeated wrestler scored during the bout. In this situation, the common default setting in our tournament software would prompt the the volunteer table worker to save the bout as a Victory by Technical Superiority. The Mat Chairman must recognize this and ensure that the table worker saves the bout appropriately as a disqualification due to Cautions. - Rick Schwab You are the Mat Chairman. Red has already been penalized once for a defensive leg foul. In this action, the Referee offers 4 Blue and Caution Red 2 Blue. The judge only offers 4 Blue. As the Mat Chairman, you confirm 4 Blue and Caution and 2 points for Blue making the score 9-0 in favor of Blue which completes the bout. While completing the bout sheet, what classification points should you award Blue for his victory?
Women's Wrestling RESPONSE: As the Referee, I would offer 4 points for the initial attack and Caution Blue and 2 more points for Red. While under attack, Blue attempts a bail out throw taking her straight to her back. 4 Red. While in danger, Blue digs her heels in and in a straight line, goes into the protection area. Caution Blue, 2 Red for fleeing the mat in danger. If the Mat Chairman confirms the Caution and 2 pts. the action would restart in the par terre position. If the Mat Chairman white paddles the Caution and 2 pts., the action would restart standing. - Rick Schwab You are the Referee. Assess this action and give the appropriate score and procedures for it.
Women's Wrestling RESPONSE: According to the USAW Rule Book 11.7 Bullet 4, Values assigned to Holds and Actions, a takedown is awarded if the attacking wrestler locks up a cradle position while the defensive wrestler does not actively hold the leg of the offensive wrestler. In this case, it is not necessary to pass behind the hips of the defensive wrestler. In this situation, Blue attacks Red and locks up a Near Cradle and Red does NOT have an active hold on the leg of Blue, 2 points Blue. Blue then exposes Red with the Near Cradle, 2 points Blue. 2 Blue, 2 Blue would be the best response to this situation. - Rick Schwab You are the Referee. Score this action and defend why.
Greco RESPONSE: According to the USAW Rule Book, 14.3, 4 Point Throws. All lifts from par terre or standing that cause the defensive wrestler to rotate in the air over a short amplitude and the defensive wrestler lands on one or two outstretched arms (not in danger). If the defensive wrestler maintains contact with the mat with one of his or her hands but is immediately placed in a danger position, the offensive wrestler will receive 4 points. In this situation, Red lifts Blue from the par terre position. As Red steps into his back arch, Blue puts his hand down to the mat and rotates through the air. Putting the one hand back down to the mat does NOT reestablish the par terre position. 4 Red for this action would be the best call to confirm as the Mat Chairman. - Rick Schwab You are the Mat Chairman. The referee offers 4 Red and the Judge offers 2 Red. Confirm the score and defend why.
Men's Freestyle RESPONSE: As the Jury, I would call 2 Blue for takedown and 2 Blue for exposure. Blue attacks Red and Red secures a wizzer to prevent Blue from scoring. While Blue continues to attack and pass his right hip behind Red, Red relinquishes his wizzer to prevent being turned, 2 Blue. Blue then exposes Red, 2 Red. 2 Blue, 2 Blue. Return the Challenge Brick. *Notice* The Referee had asked for Passivity on Red and had confirmation, but held his whistle and waited to let any eminent scoring develop and scored the action instead of stoping the score to give a Passivity warning. You are the Jury. The Referee teams confirms 2 Blue for this action. Blue challenges. Make the call and defend why.
GR RESPONSE: With no other context to this question, the most logical reason why the Referee would call Passivity on Blue is that Blue's 5 points were scored from forced par terre in the first period. According to Tim Pierson's Art of Refereeing, Appendix 4, Passivity, the flow chart of Passivity for a 0-0 bout puts the second passivity call between 2:20-2:10 left in the second period. - Rick Schwab Considering the score, period and time on the clock, what is the most likely reason for the passivity call on Blue?
WW RESPONSE: In this action, Blue attacks Red and steps over the outstretched leg of Red, but does NOT pass Red's hips. As the action continues, Red secures a crotch lift and turns Blue, then Blue overcomes Red. With the points offered by the Referee and Judge, I would confirm 2 points Red, and 1 point Blue. - Rick Schwab You are the Chairman. The Referee offers 2 Red and 1 Blue and the Judge offers 2 Blue, 2 Red and 1 Blue for this action. Make the call and defend why.
MFS RESPONSE: According to the USAW Rule Book, 11.7, Bullet 3, Takedowns, A take down is awarded when a wrestler gains control of one or both legs of his or her opponent while that wrestler is on his or her hip or in a sitting position on his or her backside while the plane of the defensive wrestler’s back is less than 90 degrees towards the mat all while the defensive wrestler plants their hand or elbow on the mat. From the standing position, Blue attacks Red and lifts him off the ground. While attempting to take Red down, Red lands and post his hand, but his back was NOT past 90 degrees, no exposure. Red then secures a Crotchlift and exposes Blue, 2 Red. 2 Red only. - Rick Schwab You are the Referee. Make the call and defend why.
Women's Wrestling RESPONSE: In this action, Red attacks blue and goes into par terre position herself, but Blue never goes to par terre herself. Red attacks again and takes Blue from standing to danger. 4 points Red is the best call in this situation. - Rick Schwab You are the Mat Chairman. The referee scores 4 points for this action, and the Judge scores 2 points. Confirm the call and defend why.
Greco Roman RESPONSE: According to the USAW Rule Book, 11.10, FLEEING THE MAT: Where either wrestler goes out-of-bounds voluntarily and makes no effort to stay in the center wrestling area. This can occur in either standing or par terre wrestling. This is penalized by a caution to the wrestler at fault and one point to the opponent in all styles, assuming the defensive wrestler is not in danger. Restarts following a fleeing-the-mat call are dependent on whether the offensive wrestler finished his or her scoring action while the defensive wrestler was under attack. In this situation, Blue attacks Red and Red backs from the center of the mat to the zone, then takes two side steps and backs out of bounds. 1 points Blue for the step out, and 1 point Blue for fleeing the mat is the best call in this situation. Restart standing. - Rick Schwab You are the Referee. Make the call and defend why.
Men's Freestyle RESONSE: As the Judge, I would confirm 2 points Red and 2 points Red. 3 factors should be considered in this action. 1. Posting Past 90 degrees - According to Tim Pierson's The Art of Refereeing - Chapter 7, Evaluating the Action, Takedown v. No Takedown, when the defensive wrestlers posts his/her hand back and their back less than 90 degrees. Criteria has been met and the takedown has been achieved. 2. Was Blue Out of Bounds - According to The Art of Refereeing, Annex E Protection Area / Out of Bounds, under Par Terre Out of Bounds, Defensive wrestler’s chest beyond the boundary into the protection area = OUT. In this situation, Blue's pinning points are on the out of bounds line, but NOT out. It was correct to let the action continue. 3. Initial Position - According to the USAW Rule book, Values Assigned to Actions and Holds, 11.2, where the defensive wrestler has his or her chest facing the mat in a par terre position. The defensive wrestler must attain his or her initial position for the offensive wrestler to score multiple times off the same maneuver. In this situation, after being scored on, Blue rotates his hips down and posts his far hand to the mat before being turned again by Red. 2 points for the turn. 2 Red for the takedown and to Red for the turn is the best call for this situation. - Rick Schwab You are the Judge. The Referee offers 2 Red and 2 Red for this action. Make the call and defend why.
VOD - WW RESPONSE: According to Tim Pierson's, the Art of Refereeing, Chapter 7 - Evaluating the Action, 2-point versus 4-point versus 5-point actions As you evaluate offensive actions, the first question to ask yourself which can help you quickly analyze and determine the point values (2, 4, or 5 points) for each action. 1. Did the action start in standing or in parterre? In this situation, the attacking wrestler (Red) was on her feet, but the defensive (Blue) wrestler was in the par terre position. When evaluating the hold, the position of the defensive wrestler determines the score of the action. Since the defensive wrestler was in the par terre position, 2 points Red would be the best offer for this action from the Judge. - Rick Schwab You are the Judge. The Referee offers 4 points Red for this Counter Attack. Make the call and defend why.
VOD - MFS RESPONSE: As the Mat Chairman, I would confirm 2 points for Red for the takedown. According to the USAW Rule Book, Vallues assigned to Actions and Holds, 11.7 TAKEDOWN: awarded to the wrestler who takes his opponent to the mat with control and the defensive wrestler hits 3 points of contact (head, hands, elbows, and knees). In this situation, the both wrestlers scramble and as circles behind Blue, Blue assumes the Quadpod position before Red passed his hips to secure a takedown. While assuming the Quadpod position, Blue steps into the protection area. At this time the Referee should points at the step out, and hold his whistle to give Red an opportunity to finish the action. Red then secures a take down in the protection area. IF Red were able to turn Blue from this position the score would NOT count because that would be a second action out of bounds since the take down was secured in the protection area. - Rick Schwab You are the Mat Chairman. The Referee offers 2 Red and the Judge offers 1 Red. Confirm the call and defend why.
VOD - Greco RESPONSE: According to Tim Pierson's The Art of Refereeing, Appendix 1 - Illegal Holds and Fouls, Offensive Foul / Illegal Hold. If the offensive wrestler repeats a foul (GR or FS), you can penalize them. - The first time an offensive foul occurs: “Attention”. -- The second time an offensive foul occurs, penalize accordingly. -- The offensive wrestler cannot score using an illegal hold. MORE IMPORTANTLY, according to the Art of Refereeing Visually Communicating a Foul/Illegal Hold to the Referee Team. When you see a foul/illegal hold, point at the infraction. Pointing alerts the Judge and Chairman you have identified a possible foul/illegal hold. - Don’t be in a hurry to blow the whistle. Get confirmation - If the foul/illegal hold could cause injury, stop the bout immediately and penalize accordingly. - If the foul/illegal hold will not cause injury, allow the action to continue and appropriately score the action, then penalize. In this situation, the illegal hold would NOT cause injury, so the bout should NOT be stopped until the Referee points at the infraction and gets confirmation from the Mat Chairman. If the call is confirmed the action should then be stopped and the attacking wrestlers should be given an attention for the first offense and lose his position. IF this is a subsequent offense the wrestler should be assessed with a Caution and 1 loss of position. - Rick Schwab The Referee stops this potential scoring action due to an offensive leg foul. Do you agree? Defend why.
Greco Roman Wrestling RESPONSE: As the Judge I would offer 2 points Blue. Both wrestlers are attacking in a Wizzer/Seatbelt position. According to the USAW Rule Book. 13.4, 2 Point Actions To the defensive wrestler who can effectively counter an offensive action and hold the offensive wrestler in a position of danger. Red effectively stops the attack by Blue, then begins his own attack. Blue then goes defensive and holds Red on his back in a Counter Action. 2 points Blue would be the best offer in this situation. IF, Blue was still attacking Red and Red attempted a throw while under attack, there would be an argument for 4 points for Blue, but in this case 2 points Blue would be appropriate. - Rick Schwab You are the Judge. The Referee offers 4 Blue. Score this action and defend why.
MFS VOD You are the Mat Chairman. The Referee offers 2 pts. Red and the Judge offers 2 pts. Red and 2 pts. Blue. Confirm the call and defend why. RESPONSE: In this situation, Red secures a takedown on Blue and attempts to turn blue. During the turn. Red bails on his action and tries to turn back down to his belly. During the action, Blue hooks Red's arm with his leg and turn Red back to danger before the action settles with Blue on top. As the Mat Chairman, I would confirm 2 points Red for the takedown and 2 points Blue for the counter. Although the USAW Rule Book, 11.6 of Values Assigned to Actions and Holds, states that Risk CAN take place from the par terre position, the best offer in this situation would be 2 points Blue instead of determining Risk. - Rick Schwab
WW VOD You are the Referee. Score this action and give the criteria for why this action was stopped. RESPONSE: In this situation, Red attacks Blue from the standing position. Blue lands in danger as the action goes towards the Protection Area. Blue's pinning points go into the Protection Area before settling the Out of Bounds Line. Since the pinning points went into the Protection Area, the action should be stopped. 4 points Red for the action going to feet to danger and the action should be stopped as the pinning points went into the Protection Area. - Rick Schwab
You are the Jury. The Referee team confirms 2 Blue, 2 Blue and 2 Blue for this sequence. Confirm the score and justify why.
Greco Roman Wrestling You are the Mat Chairman. The Referee offers 2 blue for this action. The Judge white paddles. Confirm the call and defend why. RESPONSE: I this situation. Blue secures a hold and lifts Red from the par terre position. Blue's then throws Red without meeting the criteria for danger. According to the USAW Rule Book, 11.3 CORRECT HOLD/ACTION/THROW: an action by the offensive wrestler that causes his or her opponent to change direction or move through the air and temporarily lose control, but does not cause the defensive wrestler to expose his or her back towards the mat. This situation can occur either in a standing or par terre position. It is the job of the officiating team to reward risk and good technique, hence the reward for “correct holds/throws.” 2 Points Blue for a Correct Hold would be the best call in this situation. - Rick Schwab
Women's Wrestling You are the Judge. The Referee offers 4 Red and 2 Blue for this action. Offer your score and defend why. RESPONSE: In this action. Red attack Blue and drives her to the Zone. Blue then secures a hold, and changes Red's direction with a throw to her back. 4 Points Blue for the Counter Attack would be the best call in this situation. - Rick Schwab
MFS You are the Referee. Score this action and defend why. RESPONSE: Red attacks Blue and Blue secures a Crotchlift. Blue then lifts Red and rotates him over. A couple points to process in this action. - Does this meet grand amplitude to danger for 5 points. - No (15.1 - 5 Points Actions) - Does this meet the criteria for grand amplitude and no danger for 4 points. - No (14.2 - 4 Point Actions) - Does this meet the criteria for lift and rotation for 4 points. - No (14.3 - 4 Point Actions) - Does this meet the criteria for a Correct Hold. - No as the defensive wrestler lands on their knees (13.2 - 2 Point Actions) Essentially no score would be the best offer for the initial action, but, Blue does secure a takedown with a go behind with the subsequent action. 2 points Blue would be the best call in this situation. - Rick Schwab
Greco Roman Action You are the Judge. The Referee offers 4 points Red for this action. Offer your score and defend why. RESPONSE: In this situation, Blue attempts an arm spin near the Zone. Red "Blocks" Blue's action and changes his direction causing him to fall to the mat. According to the USAW Rule Book, 14.1, 4 Point Actions - All feet to danger situations (the defensive wrestler must contact their head, shoulder, or elbow to the mat all while the back is facing the mat), except for grand amplitude actions that land in danger. During Red's counter attack, Blue does NOT hit his elbow, shoulder or head while his back is facing the mat. A white paddle from the Judge would be the best offer in this situation. - Rick Schwab
Women's Wrestling You are the Mat Chairman. The Referee offers 2 Blue and 1 Red for this action and the Judge offers 2 Red, 2 Blue and 1 Red. Confirm the call and defend why. RESPONSE: During this action, Blue secures a head outside leg attack and the action goes to the par terre position. Blue then reaches back and traps Red's elbow and turns her back to the mat to turn Red to danger. Even though Blue does NOT turn Red immediately Blue continues her action and eventually is successful in turning Red. Since Blue was able to continue her action Red should NOT receive 2 points even though Blue's back was facing the mat. Red does however, go behind Blue at the end of the action to secure 1 point for a reversal. 2 points Blue for the turn and 1 point Red for the reversal would be the best call in this action. - Rick Schwab
Men's Freestyle Action The Referee team confirms 2 points Blue for this action. Explain the criteria that led to this call. RESPONSE: According to the Tim Pierson's, The Art of Refereeing, Chapter 7, Evaluating the Action, Risk, Evaluation Note 1: Throws do not start from the heels; they begin from the toes. If the defending wrestler “Blocks” the offensive wrestler in a counter-attack and takes them to the mat, then it is not Risk. It is a takedown for the defending wrestler. In this situation, there are two main criteria to determine that this action is NOT Risk and 2 points for a take down should be scored. 1. Simulation. Blue is driving Red into the Zone with an under hook. Red then Simulates a throw in an attempt to avoid being scored on. 2. Block. As Red simulates his action, Blue blocks Red by catching him and takes him to the mat. - Rick Schwab
Greco Roman Action You are the Jury. The Referee team confirms 2 Red and 1 Blue for this action. Blue challenges stating that Red committed a leg foul to gain an advantage. Make the call and defend why. RESPONSE: In this action, Blue lifts Red from the Par Terre position and attempts a throw. Red was able to counter Blue's action without committing a defensive leg foul. According to the USAW Rule Book, 13.4, 2 Point Actions, 2 Points to the defensive wrestler who can effectively counter an offensive action and hold the offensive wrestler in a position of danger. After the Counter Action, Blue was able to counter and turn Red past 90 degrees, 2 Points Blue. According to the USAW Rule Book, 23.8.D.4 ... If the original decision made by the referee team is modified in any way, whether in favor or not in favor of the challenging wrestler, the challenge will be considered as “won” and no point will be awarded to the opponent. Even though Blue's challenge was in regards to a defensive leg foul, which would have been lost, the score was modified. 2 Red, 1 Blue to 2 Red, 2 Blue - Challenge Won and Blue would have their Challenge Brick returned. - Rick Schwab
Women's Wrestling You are the Mat Chairman. The Referee offers 4 Blue for this action and the Judge offers 2 Blue. Confirm the call and defend why. RESPONSE: Blue attacks Red with an elevated single leg. Red falls and lands with her elbow on the mat with her back facing the mat which constitutes Feet to Danger (USAW, 14.1) 4 Points Blue would be the best call in this situation. - Rick Schwab
Men's Freestyle Action You are the Judge. The Referee signals Push Out for this out of bounds action. Make the call and defend why. According to the USAW Rulebook 11.5, Step outs, visible push outs in either style will not be scored. If a wrestler visibly pushes out their opponent (for e.g.-straight arm push-out), they will be given an “attention”. Any subsequent push outs will not be scored for either athlete. The “pushing” wrestler will NOT be penalized with a caution and points for his or her opponent. In this situation, Red has a hold and makes an asserted effort to drive his opponent into the protection area. 1 point Red for a step out would be the best offer in this situation. - Rick Schwab
Tim Pierson's The Art of Refereeing, Chapter 7, Evaluating the Action, asks 4 questions when evaluating the hold. Four important questions to ask yourself: 1. Who took the risk/initiated the attack? 2. Did the action start in standing or parterre? 3. Was the action grand amplitude? 4. Did the defensive wrestler land in danger? Your ability to answer these questions quickly will enable you to make more accurate and timely call. In this situation, determining that Red took the risk and initiated that attack in crucial. From Red's attack, Blue's left foot steps into the protection area and the action continues from there. The referee has created a "Triangle" around the action, (Art of Refereeing, Referee Mechanics, Page 8) and probably has the only angle to see whether or not the action lands in danger or not. 4 Red could be the best offer from the Referee position, but with the camera angle provided, 1 Red may be more appropriate. - Rick Schwab
Women's Wrestling You are the Judge. The Referee offers 2 Blue for this action. Make the call and defend why. In this situation. Blue attacks and take the action to the Zone. Red attempts to counter with a knee block, but Blue sets her feet and takes the action into the protection area. ALTHOUGH Blue's action take Red to her side and Blue lands on top, the Referee blows the whistle during the action. Due to the "Wrong Whistle", the attack must be stoped at that time and the action scored from that point. Since the whistle blew when Blue hit the mat, the action would be treated like 12.1 of the USAW Rule Book. Step-outs—in FS and GR, .....If the action (of the offensive wrestler) results in no points, the opponent of the wrestler who stepped out-of-bounds first will be given one point. 1 point Red would be the best offer from the Judge. - Rick Schwab
Women's Wrestling You are the Mat Chairman. The Referee offers 2 Red, 2 Red, 2 Red and 2 Red. The Judge offers 2 Red, 2 Red and 2 Red while white paddling the last action stating it was in the Protection Area. Confirm the call and defend why. RESPONSE: According to the USAW Rulebook, 9.7.3 Interruption of the Bout, the pinning points/chest of the defensive wrestler, while in par terre, are in the protection area, but not necessarily touching the protection area. In this situation, the defensive wrestlers pinning points were out of bounds going into the offensive wrestlers last turn. No points on the last turn would be the best call in the this situation. 2 Red, 2 Red, 2, Red. - Rick Schwab
Greco Roman Wrestling In this situation, Red has already been given an attention for treading on the foot and now grabs the hamstring of Blue during this action in an attempt to score. How do you handle this situation? RESPONSE: According to the USAW Rule Book, 12.6 of 1 Point Actions, In GR, all offensive fouls after a wrestler is given a friendly attention will result in the offensive wrestler receiving a caution and his opponent receiving one point. In this situation, Red had already been given an attention for an offensive foul for treading on the foot. Caution Red and 1 point Blue would be the best call in this situation. The action would start in the standing position, however, looking at the overlay we can tell that Red has already been given 2 other cautions for previous offenses. This action would make 3 total cautions therefore disqualifying Red from the bout (USAW Rule Book 10.1.2). - Rick Schwab
Men's Freestyle Action You are the Referee. Make the call and defend why. RESPONSE: Referring to Tim Pierson's, The Art of Refereeing, we ask ourself 4 questions during an action. 1. Who took the risk/initiated the attack? Red 2. Did the action start in standing or parterre? The action started in the standing position, then Blue fell to the par terre position before Red was able to overcome Blue and turn him. 3. Was the action grand amplitude? NO 4. Did the defensive wrestler land in danger? Red turned Blue during the action. 2 points Red would be the best call in this situation. - Rick Schwab
Women's Wrestling You are the Referee. Make the call and defend why. RESPONSE: In this situation, Red attacks Blue and attempts a go behind, but is NOT able to secure a takedown because Blue works to a quadpod position before Red passes her hips. Blue then pulls Red's leg while in the quadpod position and sets Red on her hip. Blue then secures a takedown by passing Red's hips. Although Red secures a reverse half during the action, she is unable to turn Red's shoulders past 90 degrees to secure two more points for a turn. 2 Blue would be the best call in this situation. - Rick Schwab
Men's Freestyle You are the Judge. The Referee offers 4 Blue and 2 Red for this action. Make the call and defend why. RESPONSE: As the Judge I would also offer 4 Blue and 2 Red for this action. Blue attempts an Arm Spin and takes Red from feet to danger (4 Blue). While being thrown, Red grabs Blue's leg and pulls him to danger (2 Red - Counter Action). IF the judge does NOT have the angle to see the leg grab by Red, a 4 Blue and 1 Red would be okay, BUT the Mat Chairman MUST recognize this and confirm 4 Blue and 2 Red. - Rick Schwab
Greco Roman Wrestling You are the Referee. Make the call and defend why. RESPONSE: In this situation, I would call 2 Blue and 2 Blue. Blue secures a gut wrench and turns red (2 Blue). Blue then lifts and throws Red into the Protection Area. During this throw, Red does not land in danger for 4 or 5 points, nor does Red rotate through the air for 4 points. Red does however, lose control and land on his chest, hip or side (USAW 13.2). 2 Blue for the turn and 2 Blue for the Correct Hold would be the best call in this situation. - Rick Schwab