Wrestlers begin in stand-up neutral positions.
A coin toss will decide which contestant has his choice of position in the second period. The wrestler with the choice option can select up, down or neutral positions, or defer his choice to his opponent. The participant who does not choose a position in the second period has his choice of up, down or neutral in the third period. A maximum of one point is awarded for time advantage regardless of the total time that is accumulated. A fall occurs when a wrestler pins his opponent's shoulder to the mat for one second.