It seems that if it’s Saturday, I am spending the day with my son at a wrestling tournament. Today was no exception.
He won again. This is his third tournament in a row.
However, he had a really tough second match. At a crucial point at the end of the first period, he picked his opponent up over his head and slammed him to the mat. He was awarded 3 points.
After the match was over, he asked the ref why it wasn’t a 5 point move. That would have automatically ended the match.
The referee then proceeded to explain that you have to arch your back when you throw your opponent in the air. In other words, there has to be a little artistic, aesthetic quality as you pummel your opponent. No arch, no 5 pointer.
So, the whistle sounded to start his third match. My son shot in got the guy’s leg, picked him up over his head and arched his back and threw him to the mat. 5 point move, match over. Time expired…4 seconds!
