I have been told by an official that he may award an escape at any point when the two wrestlers have become neutral or neither has an advantage yet most officials will not call an escape until contact is broken once the bottom wrestler comes to his feet and faces the top man. Common sense says that they are neutral but some officials will not call the escape until contact is broken. It would be alot easier on the refs and the coaches and wrestlers if we knew what an escape was. I don't believe that most officials know or there wouldn't be the confusion. I hope that the rulemakers and the officials can get together and hash this one out a little better so that everyone involved will know exactly what the rule is. I too officiated for 2 years and you guys do a wonderful job. I know that it isn't easy. Keep up the good work and don't give up.
