A takedown occurs when one wrestler gains the advantage position over his opponent, down on the mat, starting from the neutral position. A takedown scores two match points. The supporting points of either wrestler must be inbounds. Common examples include a double leg tackle, single leg tackle, high crotch, duck-under, and fireman's carry. Breakdowns and rides are used by an offensive wrestler to increase his degree of control.
Breakdowns bring the opponent to the mat.
Examples include the head-arm bar, and leg raises. Rides help place the opponent in a position where a pinning combination can be used. Examples include the grapevine, chicken wing, and tight waist. An escape occurs when the defensive wrestler gains the neutral position, while the supporting points of either wrestler are inbounds. An escape scores one match point.