Wrestling Rules Changes - 2016-17

BY NFHS ON August 24, 2016 | RULES CHANGE, WRESTLING

5-11-2i: Clarified when a wrestler shall be awarded penalty point(s).

7-2-2g,h: Clarified an additional potentially dangerous hold when an arm trap is applied.

2016-17 Points of Emphasis

  1. Communicable Skin Conditions and Skin Checks

  2. Control

  3. Arm Trap

  4. Sportsmanship/Good Sporting Behavior