How Are Wrestling Duals Scored?

How Are Wrestling Duals Scored?

Wrestling duals are an exciting and intense competition where two teams face off against each other in a series of individual matches. The outcome of each match contributes to the overall score of the dual.

Understanding how wrestling duals are scored is essential for both participants and spectators. In this article, we will explore the scoring system used in wrestling duals.

Individual Match Scoring

In a wrestling dual, each individual match is scored independently. The points earned by a wrestler contribute to their team’s overall score. Here’s how individual matches are scored:

• Win by Pin: A pin occurs when one wrestler holds both shoulders of their opponent on the mat for a specified amount of time, usually two seconds. Winning by pin earns the wrestler’s team six points.
• Win by Technical Fall: A technical fall occurs when one wrestler gains a lead of at least 15 points over their opponent during the match. Winning by technical fall earns the wrestler’s team five points.
• Win by Major Decision: A major decision occurs when one wrestler wins with a margin of victory between eight and 14 points.

  Winning by major decision earns the wrestler’s team four points.

• Win by Decision: A decision occurs when one wrestler wins with a margin of victory less than eight points, but more than one point. Winning by decision earns the wrestler’s team three points.
• Tie: If both wrestlers end up with an equal number of points at the end of regulation time, it is considered a tie. No team points are awarded in case of a tie.
• Loss: If a wrestler loses the match, their team does not earn any points.

Team Scoring

The individual match scores are added up to determine the team’s total score in a wrestling dual. The team with the highest total score at the end of all matches is declared the winner.

Tiebreaker Criteria

In some cases, the individual match scores may result in a tie between two teams. To determine the winning team in such situations, specific tiebreaker criteria are used:

1. Total Individual Wins: The team with the most individual wins across all matches is declared the winner. Individual wins include pins, technical falls, major decisions, and decisions.
2. Total Pins: If both teams have an equal number of individual wins, then the team with more pins is declared the winner. Pins signify dominance and are considered a higher level of achievement.
3. Total Technical Falls: If both teams have an equal number of individual wins and pins, then the team with more technical falls is declared the winner.

   Technical falls demonstrate exceptional skill and dominance over an opponent.

4. Total Major Decisions: If both teams have an equal number of individual wins, pins, and technical falls, then the team with more major decisions is declared the winner. Major decisions indicate a significant margin of victory.
5. Total Decisions: If all other tiebreaking criteria are still equal, then the team with more decisions is declared as the winner. Decisions reflect close matches where victory was achieved by a small margin.

Understanding how wrestling duals are scored is crucial for participants, coaches, and spectators. It allows everyone to follow the competition closely and appreciate the skill and strategy involved in each match. So, next time you watch a wrestling dual, pay attention to the scoring and enjoy the excitement!