CJH Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 I have a wrestler that just broke his hand but is still planning on wrestling Regionals. Just wondering what the rules for a brace. Can he wear a hard plastic brace (on the palm) if we pad and tape it up? Or are we just stuck with taping only? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghengis86 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Must comply with rule 4-3 regarding special equipment. Note that this is the 2022-2023 NFHS rule book and case book. Must be padded with close-cell foam, not prohibit normal movement and/or give an advantage to wrestler or disadvantage opponent. I would bring the wrestler to the head official during weigh-ins and get their opinion. Also bring extra tape, padding and anything else if they make you modify it. Brace and tape the crap out of it and good luck! CJH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookie78 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Check with officials. We had wrestler break a bone in his hand in ticket round of semi state state last year, had surgery the following Monday and wrestled Friday night at state. Officials checked brace before competing and after it was on to check range of motion as stated above in previous post. CJH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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