Scoring for folkstyle wrestling can be confusing and in the results in posts below, some abbreviations are used. Here is a general key that may help. If you want to get more in depth information about scoring, please see the attached document about scoring written by former coach and all-american college wrestler at Iowa, Phil Henning.
dec. = decision Winning match by less than 8 points Team awarded 3 points
md. = major decision Winning match by 8-14 points Team awarded 4 points
TF = technical fall Leading match by 15 points. Ends match. Team awarded 5 points
Pin = pin Pinning opponent. Ends match. Team awarded 6 points
FFT = forfeit No wrestler available at a weight.class Team awarded 6 points
Double Forfeit Vacant weight class for both teams No points awarded
DFT = default Cannot continue due to accidental injury Team awarded 6 points
DQ = disqualification Too many penalties/cause injury with illegal hold Team awarded 6 points
dec. = decision Winning match by less than 8 points Team awarded 3 points
md. = major decision Winning match by 8-14 points Team awarded 4 points
TF = technical fall Leading match by 15 points. Ends match. Team awarded 5 points
Pin = pin Pinning opponent. Ends match. Team awarded 6 points
FFT = forfeit No wrestler available at a weight.class Team awarded 6 points
Double Forfeit Vacant weight class for both teams No points awarded
DFT = default Cannot continue due to accidental injury Team awarded 6 points
DQ = disqualification Too many penalties/cause injury with illegal hold Team awarded 6 points

folkstyle_wrestling_scoring.pdf |