Publisher's Note: The National Federation of State High
School Associations is the only source of official high school interpretations.
They do not set aside nor modify any rule. They are made and published by the
NFHS in response to situations presented.
Robert F. Kanaby, Publisher, NFHS Publications 2007
Corrections to Rule Book: (Underlining shows additions; strikethrough
shows deletions.); Page 25, Rule 5-16-3 (Reversal):. . . In awarding a reversal at
the edge of the mat, control must be established while the supporting points
of either wrestler. . .; Page 27, Rule 5-22-1
(Random Draw): . . . Random draw is the random selection of one of the 14
weight classes to determine the order of weight classes for the dual meet. A
random draw for championship final matches for an individual tournament,
regular season and/or state high school championship series, may be used for
competition.. . .; Page 57, Offensive Starting Position (New 5-20-6):
This rule change now allows the offensive wrestler another choice from the
offensive starting position after the period has startedduring
the match. . . .
Corrections to Case Book and Manual: Page 4, Offensive Starting Position
(New 5-20-6): This rule change now allows the offensive wrestler another
choice from the offensive starting position after the period has startedduring
the match. . . .; Pages 22-23, 5.11.4 SITUATION C: . . . RULING: . . .
COMMENT: In this situation, Wrestler A has won the match, but ifthe flagrant misconduct took place after
the match was terminated and was called on Wrestler A, A wouldisbe
disqualified and there would be no winner of the match.
Corrections to Preseason Guide: Page 1, Second Paragraph under "New
Restart Option: Neutral Position:" . . . Rule 5-20-6 allows the
offensive wrestler to request a neutral position on the restart after a
period has started.during the match.; Page 1, Caption
under picture: . . . When wrestling resumes either to start a period
or after an out-of-bounds situation, offensivedefensive
wrestlers will be able to choose a neutral position restart.
. . ; Page 4, Fourth column under "Head Coach Penalized for Improper
Uniform/Equipment:". . . The head coach shall not be penalized when a
wrestler reports to the scorer's table withwithout
headgear (PlayPic A) or shoelaces that are not
properly secured (PlayPic B). . .