Some refs have a difficult time identifying a peterson. Harrison Courtney got robbed at sophomore nationals last year by a ref who simply didn't recognize the move.

Steve Norbery hit a beautiful Peterson tonight during the finals and the ref never awarded the reversal or nearfall. The move was textbook form and happened very quickly, neither ref recognized it. Norbery won the match anyway.

I-pinned-em-all,

I sat in dismay as I watched that match with my endeared coach Bob Warnick and said, "I gues they don't know what a Peterson is?"  5 point move.  No points given.  Not even my team.

Zarth hit a peterson against Miller tonight that the crowd seemed to think was worth 5 points but none was awarded. Miller ended up winning the match.

I haven't seen any of those matches, but agree, petersons are missed all the time.  At least for 2 back points when its a tuff call.

Couldnt agree more.

these REFS most of them have been around wrestling for years and they don't know what a "PETERSON" is? are they stupid or what?

at the bullit central tournament the ref didnt see my peterson and awarded the other guy a take down in ivertime, when he never got past my shoulders.

i think refs should take an in depth class on peterson's  :-D totally kidding but it should be looked at closer

hitting a peterson does not always give you nearfall, although most times it does. it does ALWAYS give you at least loss of control, with 1 point for escape and generally 2 for a reversal if you stay in bounds.

you get a 2 reversal and maybe then nearfall

that's what it was when i wrestled and coached

You have to get the reversal before back points right?

You have to get the reversal before back points right?

yes, you can only have a reversal or nearfall when you have control. however, if you are going out of bounds while in the rolling through on a peterson, then it is an escape. it's in the case manual.

I WAS WANTING TO GET INTO REFFING WERE COULD I GET RULE BOOK AND CASE MANUAL TO STUDY? ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED THANKS.

go here...

http://officials.khsaa.org/off_app/

then fill out the application, and they will send you a book and test in the mail.

Can someone please explain what a Peterson is? I heard some wrestlers talking about it Saturday at the 2nd Region Tournament, but wasn't sure what it is.

It's not the best of demeonstrations, but should get the idea of it.

It's not the best of demeonstrations, but should get the idea of it.

Thanks CoachK. I've seen that done before, but never knew it was called a Peterson.