NFHS rule changes

[KyleM]

Anyone see or hear about this?

 

[Y2CJ41]

They are usually really tight lipped on changes. These were all in the survey, which is likely where he got these. While I would love these changes, I would be surprised if they pass all three of those changes in the same year.

[TeamGarcia]

I do think the 3 is coming for takedown . Huge success in College . 

[SIwrestling]

While I would absolutely love the single point of contact for inbounds, it can create madness for us refs due to majority of high school mats being smaller (on the outside) than college mats. I won't complain if they make that change as the current out of bounds rules are insane right now. 

[Y2CJ41]

57 minutes ago, SIwrestling said:

While I would absolutely love the single point of contact for inbounds, it can create madness for us refs due to majority of high school mats being smaller (on the outside) than college mats. I won't complain if they make that change as the current out of bounds rules are insane right now. 

They just need to clarify what a "point of contact" is, instead of making it more complicated than brain surgery. 

[XCard]

9 hours ago, Y2CJ41 said:

They just need to clarify what a "point of contact" is, instead of making it more complicated than brain surgery. 

I don't know why it is so hard, the point of contact is the guy with the whistle and sometimes the other guy with the whistle that helps the first guy second guess himself.

[Mattyb]

Word is most of the charges gonna be approved. 

[TeamGarcia]

15 hours ago, Mattyb said:

Word is most of the charges gonna be approved. 

LETS GET TO IT ! 
 

It’s bout time we see some Tech Falls in the 1st period regularly bases now in HS wrestling ! 
 

3 Point Takedowns ! Yeah 

 

 

[Cmoney125]

Cool. Less mat time for kids that need it. Cause you know, there's clearly more future college wrestlers than non in high school wrestling. I can't wait for the, get the first takedown and stall state finals matches tho

[piscis1956]

8 hours ago, TeamGarcia said:

LETS GET TO IT ! 
 

It’s bout time we see some Tech Falls in the 1st period regularly bases now in HS wrestling ! 
 

3 Point Takedowns ! Yeah 

 

 

Why not 15 point takedowns.  

[TeamGarcia]

10 hours ago, Cmoney125 said:

Cool. Less mat time for kids that need it. Cause you know, there's clearly more future college wrestlers than non in high school wrestling. I can't wait for the, get the first takedown and stall state finals matches tho

I don’t think much will change in a match just because of adding an  extra points or even point of contact point . Experienced refs still going to hit them stalling, maybe even faster now with stalling because they want action . Points change will award the active wrestler, team scoring will prolly go up in Duals with Majors and Techs as well and we may see less OT matches . 
 

I love technical wrestling, score points, score a lot. This is what I’ve always told my sons . I’m not driving hour away to see you pin a kid in 15 seconds . Go out there and score, score and score points. I’m glad they’re awarding wrestling technicians . 

 

[Y2CJ41]

Rules were released... however the article link is not live yet.

 

The one they mention is one point of contact to be in bounds.

[randalllynch]

Participants Now Inbounds with One Point of Contact in High School Wrestling

By NFHS on April 25, 2024nfhs news

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Beginning with the 2024-25 season, high school wrestlers will be inbounds with only one point of contact of either wrestler inside or on the boundary line.

This fundamental change to high school wrestling was one of six major changes impacting almost 30 rules recommended by the NFHS Wrestling Rules Committee at its April 1-3 meeting in Indianapolis. All recommended changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.

Previously, high school wrestlers were considered to be inbounds if a total of two supporting points of either wrestler were inside or on the boundary line. The two supporting points could be two supporting points of one wrestler or one supporting point of each wrestler inside or on the boundary line.

“Without increasing risk, this change eliminates the subjectivity of the out-of-bounds call,” said Elliot Hopkins, NFHS director of sports and student services and liaison to the Wrestling Rules Committee. “The change also helps officials to call ‘out of bounds’ more consistently, and it provides wrestlers, coaches and spectators a better understanding of out of bounds.”

While the One Point of Contact change will be noted under the definition of Inbounds in Rule 5-15, it also impacts a number of other sections in Rule 5 on Definitions, as well as Rule 6-4-1 on Stopping and Starting the Match.

In addition to the One Point of Contact change, points awarded for a Near-Fall have been revised in high school wrestling. Overall, the changes simplify the points awarded based on how long the wrestler is held in near-fall criteria. The change in Rule 5-11-3 is as follows:

Two points will be awarded when near-fall criteria are held for two seconds, three points for three seconds, four points for four seconds and five points if the defensive wrestler is injured, indicates an injury or bleeding occurs after the four-point near-fall has been earned. These changes will affect other rules including individual match scoring in Rule 9.  

“The goal in wrestling is to pin the opponent,” Hopkins said. “Changing the near-fall points should motivate wrestlers to work for a fall.”

In another change in scoring rules, opportunities to earn more points will also be available when executing a Takedown. Beginning next season, wrestlers will be awarded three match points instead of two when securing a takedown.  

The committee also approved a change regarding the Technical Fall. Rule 5-11-4a now states that “if a takedown or reversal, straight to a near-fall criteria creates a 15-point advantage, the match shall continue until the near-fall criteria is no longer met. Conclusion of the near-fall criteria is immediate.” The change clarifies when the technical fall has concluded in relation to the near-fall criteria being met. Hopkins said the offensive wrestler cannot be penalized appropriately after the technical fall has been earned.

In another change, the 10-Foot Circle at the center of wrestling mats is now optional. Wrestlers now will be encouraged to “stay in the center of the mat” instead of “within the 10-foot circle.”

“The committee determined that the starting lines of a mat indicate the center of the mat and the 10-foot circle is no longer needed,” Hopkins said. “With the new mat designs that have a large mascot or logos, it gives a refreshing look to the mats. Wrestlers and officials know where the center of the mat is located without the 10-foot circle.”

Finally, the committee approved a new Referee’s Time-Out Signal. The signal, which is used in many other sports, is both hands/fingers pointing inward to the referee’s chest.

A complete listing of the wrestling rules changes will be available on the NFHS website at www.nfhs.org. Click on “Activities & Sports” at the top of the home page and select “Wrestling.”

According to the 2022-23 NFHS High School Athletics Participation Survey, wrestling is the sixth-most popular sport for boys with 259,431 participants in 10,962 schools. It also continues to gain popularity among girls with 50,016 participants in 6,545 schools nationwide.

[Trinedad]

Personally, I am a fan of the changes. I think it will help the officials on the edge of the mat, and I liked seeing the 3 pt take down this year at the ncaa's. Time will tell, but on the surface, it looks to be a good move.

[Silence Dogood]

I feel bad for the new referee's time-out signal...picked the wrong year to make it's debut. Lost in the shuffle.