Wrestling for fun!

Author

Eric Murray

Call Number

• J 796.812 MURR (CEN)

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Publication Information

Minneapolis, Minn. : Compass Point Books, c2006.

Physical Description

48 p. : col. ill. ; 22 x 26 cm.

Summary

Discusses the basic rules, equipment, and safety issues related to wrestling.

Contents

• Ground rules: Introduction: Age-old sport
• Wrestling mats: Inside the ring
• Who wrestles: Opponents in the circle
• Rules: Rules of the match
• Scoring: Moves
• Equipment: Gearing up for the match
• Playing the game: Beginning a match: Ready, set, wrestle!
• Wrestling strategies: All the right moves!
• Throws and escapes: Getting out of a bind
• Illegal moves: That's not allowed!
• Referee: Calling the shots
• Wrestling safety: Stay protected!
• Coaching and training: Whatever you say, coach!
• Winning the match: Put your opponent away
• People, places, and fun: Wrestling in Mexico and Japan: Sumo and Lucha Libre
• Women's wrestling: Ladies only!
• Olympic wrestling: Carry the torch
• Professional wrestling: Faking it for the fans!
• Famous wrestlers: Who's who in wrestling
• Timeline: What happened when?
• Trivia: Fun wrestling facts
• Quick reference guide: Wrestling words to know
• Glossary: Other words to know
• Where to learn more
• Index.