The NCAA released clarification videos for officials working the conference tournaments. The adjustments, presumably made to increase scoring, will have a major effect on the strategy of wrestlers around the country.
A takedown is called the moment the defensive wrestler places his hand on the mat. However, if the cradle happens with knees already touching, the offensive wrestler must drive the defensive wrestler to his hip to secure a takedown.
Possible concern: What happens when the wrestler comes up from the mat to fight the cradle? Will that be called a takedown if his hand remains on the mat?
Takedown attempts starting with one wrestler fully behind his opponent are considered scoring actions the moment the defensive wrestler touches his hand to the mat. No reaction time or weight needed.
Possible concern: Flash takedown just got flashier. Is this actually control?
In a low single takedown scenarios the offensive wrestler looking to double off and free his head for two is awarded points from the JO position. The only place he is NOT awarded a takedown is if the defensive wrestler keeps the offensive wrestler’s head beneath his leg.
Possible concern: None.
If Wrestler A defends the double leg with a skank roll attempt he must keep his legs clear of his opponents. The moment that the leg is secured in concert with double leg control, the takedown will be called.
Possible concern: The scramble situation created by many wrestlers has ben effectively eliminated.
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