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Stalemate definition, Rule 5‐23
Stalling definition, Rule 5‐24
• It is a stalemate when contestants are interlocked in a position other than a pinning situation, in which neither wrestler can improve their respective position(s); or either competitor has the hands locked around one leg of the opponent to prevent locked around one leg of the opponent to prevent
scoring. The referee shall, as soon as possible, stop the match and wrestling shall be resumed as for an out of bounds. Hands locked repeatedly around one leg of an opponent to prevent scoring is considered stalling.
• Each wrestler is required to make an honest attempt to stay within the 10‐foot circle and wrestle aggressively, regardless of position or the time or score of the match. Action is to be maintained g
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throughout the match by the contestants wrestling aggressively whether in the top, bottom or neutral position and both contestants are equally responsible for initiating action. It is the responsibility of contestants, coaches and referees to avoid the use of stalling tactics or allowing the use thereof. This shall be demonstrated by those responsible, with strict enforcement by referees.
Stalling, Rule 5‐24
• ART. 3 . . . It is stalling in the neutral position
when a wrestler:
• a. continuously avoids contact with the opponent;
• b. plays the edge of the mat;
• c. prevents the opponent from returning to or remaining inbounds; or
• d. is not attempting to secure a takedown.
Stalling, Rule 5‐24
• ART. 5 . . . When a defensive wrestler refuses to aggressively attempt escapes or reversals, it is stalling.
• ART. 6 . . . It is stalling when either wrestler:
• a. repeatedly grasps or interlocks around one leg of the opponent to prevent scoring; or
the opponent to prevent scoring; or
• b. delays the match. This includes straggling back from out of bounds, unnecessarily changing or adjusting equipment or delay in assuming the starting position on the mat; or
• c. repeatedly creates a stalemate situation to prevent an opponent from scoring.
Stalling, Rule 5‐24
• ART. 4 . . . It is stalling when the contestant in the advantage
position:
• a. does not wrestle aggressively and attempt to secure a fall, except when the wrestler intentionally releases the opponent in order to thereafter immediately attempt to secure a takedown;
• b. legally holds the heel to the buttocks while the defensive b. legally holds the heel to the buttocks while the defensive
wrestler is broken down on the mat for more than five seconds; or
• c. holding an opponent's leg with the use of two hands on two legs or two hands on one leg in action not designed to break the opponent down, or for the purpose of securing a fall, or to prevent an escape or reversal, is stalling. Repeated grasping and holding the leg or legs with both hands or arms to break an opponent down for the sole purpose of controlling is stalling.
Typical holds/maneuvers contributing to stalling in the neutral position are:
a. Upper body tie‐ups with no attempt to take down the opponent.
b. Blocking with the forearm or head against the chest or collar bone.
c. Faking contact.
d. Grasping one leg and holding it without a follow through for a takedown.
e. Leaving the 10‐foot circle without making contact.
f. Controlling the opponent's hand and wrist and not following through with an attempted takedown.
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Typical holds/maneuvers contributing to stalling in the offensive position are:
a. Being content to simply ride the opponent without an attempt to work for a fall.
b. Double leg grapevine used for riding only.
c. Trapping an ankle with a lower leg while i
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using a deep waist.
d. Deep waist with no attempt to improve.
e. Holding an opponent in a cradle without making an attempt to turn the opponent to the back.
Stalling
• Responsibilities:
– Coaches are responsible to teach an aggressive style of wrestling, whether in the top, bottom or neutral position.
– Wrestlers are responsible
Wrestlers are responsible for creating action, for creating action,
avoiding the use of stalling tactics, and making honest attempts to wrestle aggressively, whether in the top, bottom or neutral position.
– Officials are responsible for being firm in enforcing the letter and the spirit of the rule and consistently penalize any stalling infraction.
Typical holds/maneuvers contributing to stalling in the defensive position are:
a. Remaining on all fours in a basic start.
b. Content to just lie on the mat in a belly‐down position.
c. Lying on the mat with elbows held in close to i
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the body.
d. Grasping opponent's hands and just holding them close to your body.
Stalling
• To be effective in calling stalling officials must:
– Have knowledge and understanding of the definition of stalling
– Require both wrestlers to strive to improve and work for takedowns and escapes
– Recognize difference between honest efforts to Recognize difference between honest efforts to
create action and action meant to look ‘busy’ i.e. ‘fake wrestling’
– Recognize who can execute and who cannot execute
– Apply the same criteria for stalling throughout the match ‐ Understanding that situations and the flow of match will vary from match to match
Stalling in the Ultimate Tiebreaker
• Presents a different format:
– If either wrestler scores the match is over.
– If the offensive wrestler controls the opponent for 30 seconds the match is over and the offensive
30 seconds, the match is over and the offensive wrestler will be declared the winner.
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