Section 7: Violations/Penalties
Common Violations
- Breaking the Grip: Releasing or significantly altering the interlocked hand position
- Using Other Fingers: Using fingers other than the thumb to assist in pinning
- Early Start: Beginning before the opening chant is complete
- Excessive Force: Using painful pressure or potentially injurious movements
Penalties
- Breaking the Grip: Match is reset and restarted
- Using Other Fingers: Warning on first offense, forfeit of round on subsequent offenses
- Early Start: Match is reset and restarted
- Excessive Force: Warning, potential disqualification for repeated offenses