Page | 1
NFHS WRESTLING EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+
GRADED | WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS
All contestants wearing a one-piece singlet shall wear: - correct
answer -Suitable undergarment that completely covers the groin
and buttocks.
Wrestling ear guards may contain manufacturer's
logo/trademark/reference that can be no more than: - correct
answer -2 1/4 square inches.
A takedown shall be awarded when: - correct answer -The
defensive wrestler's legs or torso are controlled, and the majority
of the weight is supported by the hands beyond reaction time. The
defensive wrestler's legs or torso are controlled without the
majority of the wrestler's weight supported by the hands touching
the mat beyond reaction time. One or both knees of the defensive
wrestler are touching the mat beyond reaction time.
Which is considered a legal hair-control device: - correct answer -
Rubber band(s).
, Page | 2
The mat area is only the wrestling mat. - correct answer -False
A double arm bar from the front, with the hands locked under the
armpit, is illegal. - correct answer -False
Fleeing the mat occurs when a wrestler: - correct answer -Goes
out of wrestling area to avoid an imminent scoring situation.
The coach and wrestler can use electronic device to communicate
during match, when: - correct answer -Never.
If the wrestler's wrestling shoes have shoelaces that are visible,
the laces shall be secured in which fashion: - correct answer -
Double-knotting the shoelaces.
In a pinning situation, portions of both scapulae of the defensive
wrestler may be: - correct answer -Inbounds for a fall to occur.
, Page | 3
Out of bounds for a fall to occur. Held in continuous contact with
the mat for a full two seconds for a fall to occur.
A(n) _______________ is when the defensive wrestler gains a
neutral position and the opponent has lost control, beyond
reaction time, while the total of two supporting points of either
wrestler are inbounds. - correct answer -escape
If a wrestler requests an injury time-out and the referee believes
there is no injury, the referee may deny the request. - correct
answer -False
Near-fall points or a fall may be earned when: - correct answer -
Supporting points of the offensive wrestler are in bounds. Both
shoulders or both scapulae of the defensive wrestler are in
bounds. Supporting points of either wrestler are in bounds.
Near fall points or a fall may be earned when: - correct answer -
Supporting points of the offensive wrestler are in bounds. Both
shoulders or both scapulae of the defensive wrestler are in
bounds. Supporting points of either wrestler are in bounds.
NFHS WRESTLING EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+
GRADED | WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS
All contestants wearing a one-piece singlet shall wear: - correct
answer -Suitable undergarment that completely covers the groin
and buttocks.
Wrestling ear guards may contain manufacturer's
logo/trademark/reference that can be no more than: - correct
answer -2 1/4 square inches.
A takedown shall be awarded when: - correct answer -The
defensive wrestler's legs or torso are controlled, and the majority
of the weight is supported by the hands beyond reaction time. The
defensive wrestler's legs or torso are controlled without the
majority of the wrestler's weight supported by the hands touching
the mat beyond reaction time. One or both knees of the defensive
wrestler are touching the mat beyond reaction time.
Which is considered a legal hair-control device: - correct answer -
Rubber band(s).
, Page | 2
The mat area is only the wrestling mat. - correct answer -False
A double arm bar from the front, with the hands locked under the
armpit, is illegal. - correct answer -False
Fleeing the mat occurs when a wrestler: - correct answer -Goes
out of wrestling area to avoid an imminent scoring situation.
The coach and wrestler can use electronic device to communicate
during match, when: - correct answer -Never.
If the wrestler's wrestling shoes have shoelaces that are visible,
the laces shall be secured in which fashion: - correct answer -
Double-knotting the shoelaces.
In a pinning situation, portions of both scapulae of the defensive
wrestler may be: - correct answer -Inbounds for a fall to occur.
, Page | 3
Out of bounds for a fall to occur. Held in continuous contact with
the mat for a full two seconds for a fall to occur.
A(n) _______________ is when the defensive wrestler gains a
neutral position and the opponent has lost control, beyond
reaction time, while the total of two supporting points of either
wrestler are inbounds. - correct answer -escape
If a wrestler requests an injury time-out and the referee believes
there is no injury, the referee may deny the request. - correct
answer -False
Near-fall points or a fall may be earned when: - correct answer -
Supporting points of the offensive wrestler are in bounds. Both
shoulders or both scapulae of the defensive wrestler are in
bounds. Supporting points of either wrestler are in bounds.
Near fall points or a fall may be earned when: - correct answer -
Supporting points of the offensive wrestler are in bounds. Both
shoulders or both scapulae of the defensive wrestler are in
bounds. Supporting points of either wrestler are in bounds.
