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LINE CALLS. Dennis (DJ) ROBINSON AUSTIN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION. “YOU MAKE THE CALL” IN OR OUT?. Special Thanks to JIM KARP for sharing his photo. The appearance of a referee while referring on the mat, has a very definite effect upon the conduct off the mat. BOUNDARY LINE.
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LINE CALLS Dennis (DJ) ROBINSON AUSTIN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION
“YOU MAKE THE CALL”IN OR OUT? Special Thanks to JIM KARP for sharing his photo.
The appearance of a referee while referring on the mat, has a very definite effect upon the conduct off the mat.
BOUNDARY LINE • On or near the boundary line, the referee should be in a position to observe the location of the supporting points of each wrestler. • Straddling the line is one position, and getting perpendicular to the wrestlers also affords the referee a greater opportunity to catch on the O-B line. Keep your distance from the wrestlers. • Call out of bounds by the letter of the rule and be consistent from call to call. (see rule 5-15, 5-18)
BOUNDARY LINE • Always keep safety in mind • Be ready to reposition yourself to protect wrestlers heading out of bounds • May have to sound a pre-mature whistle when safety is a concern • On feet-in takedowns award the earned points before sounding your whistle
BOUNDARY LINE Be patient, do not overly anticipate an out of bounds situation occurring. Bite your whistle until you are sure a situation finishes out of bounds. • Hip toss • Throws, especially to the back w/ shoulder (s)/scapulae are in near fall criteria and are the only body part in bound
BOUNDARY LINE • The referee may verbally request that both wrestlers “work center” (discuss in pre-meet duties) make sure the command is loud and forceful. • no action is occurring at the boundary line, the official may restart the wrestlers in neutral position • Where/when possible, points should be awarded prior to the whistle
BOUNDARY LINE • while returning to the center, the referee should walk between the wrestlers, never in front of the pair) the referee may anticipate a stalling, or fleeing call.
ON THE OUT OF BOUND LINE • The referee will still be at the head/shoulder side of the wrestlers, but focus will shift to supporting points (shoulders, buttocks, knees, and feet, to determine in or out of bounds) • Vary your closeness to the wrestlers based on the situation • Referee should always take best position to see most important action while protecting the out of bounds • The referee should visually scan the wrestlers and the boundary line