<p>From the 2011-12 NFHS Casebook on Page 25</p><p>5.11.2 Situation F: Wrestler A, from a neutral position, takes wrestler B directly to the back and has earned a three-point near fall. B at this time becomes frustrated and locks around A’s neck. The referee stops the match and awards A 2 points, then 4 points, and then one point. A total of 7 points. Is this correct? RULING: Yes. Two points for the takedown, a four point near fall, and one point for the illegal maneuver. </p><p>Keep in mind that you only stop a match for an illegal maneuver or technical violation once the bottom man has freed himself from the near fall situation. This is the only situation where an illegal move is not stopped. You only stop it on their back if the infraction is one in which the top guy’s safety is really in question. Otherwise correct the illegal situation by verbally telling or in some cases slapping away the hand(s).</p><p>5.11.2 Situation G: Wrestler A has wrestler B in a pinning situation and the referee is holding three near- fall points when B grasps A’s ear guards. The referee removes the hand, but allows action to continue to give A the opportunity to secure the fall. If (a) time expires or (b) the action is stopped due to the fact the wrestlers went out of bounds, how many points should be awarded? RULING: Whether the period ends or an out of bounds situation occurs, the point awards would be the same. The referee shall award 4 points for near fall and one point for the grasping of the ear guards. The offending wrestler shall not be allowed to profit from an illegal action. (6-4-6; 7-3-2)</p><p>Keep in mind that a bonus stoppage point is added to the near fall when awarded plus the illegal action point. </p>