Wrestlers speak their own language. Like all other athletes, they use the lingo associated with their sport. "Dual wrestling" is one example of wrestling jargon -- a term that applies to one kind of competition common in a season of wrestling.
The Basics
Dual wrestling refers to a wrestling competition also known as a "dual meet," in which two wrestling teams face off against one another. In a dual meet, each team presents one wrestler for each weight class in sanctioned competition. The wrestlers for each weight class wrestle a bout against each other, with the results of each match contributing to a total team score.
Dual Scoring
Within an individual match, each wrestler earns points against his opponent to determine who wins. At the end of the match, the winning wrestler scores points for his team. Victory by a simple decision scores 3 points. Winning by a margin of 8 to 14 points scores 4 points for the team. A technical fall scores 5 points, and a pin scores 6. A tied match awards 2 points to each team. Teams can also lose points from penalties such as poor sportsmanship.
Team Standings
Total scores after all matches are over determine which team wins the dual meet. That victory then goes toward the team's overall win-loss record for the season. In this way, a win or loss in a dual meet is exactly like a win or loss at a football or basketball game.
Championship Seeding
At the end of a wrestling season, athletes compete in district and regional tournaments. Seeding for these tournaments is competitive, and gives advantageous position to the dominant athletes of the season. Although not the only consideration, a wrestler's team win-loss record can play a role in a hopeful champion's position.
Dual Wrestling Tournaments
Although some wrestling tournaments are individual only, a dual wrestling tournament is a traditional part of the sport. In a dual tournament, four or more teams will meet at the same place and time. Each will participate in a dual match against several teams in succession. Although these aren't usually part of a team's regular season record, they provide valuable experience for participating wrestlers.
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