Factors that contribute to stalling are varied. Every effort must be made both coaches and referees to discourage such tactics. In the neutral position, it is the responsibility of both wrestlers, regardless of the score or time remaining to make every effort to stay within the 10 foot circle, to make contact to maneuver to set up a takedown, and to follow up by attempting a takedown. A wrestler may circle to to set up a takedown, but backing away from the opponent, avoiding contact or playing the edge of the mat are examples of stalling.....
Typical holds contributing to stalling in the neutral position are:
a. upper body tie-ups with no attempt to take down
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e.Leaving the 10-foot circle without making contact