How many points does a wrestler earn for a near fall that lasts between 2 and 3 seconds?

A near fall in wrestling is a situation where the defensive wrestler is in a position close to being pinned, and the offensive wrestler has control. The points awarded for a near fall depend on the duration that the defensive wrestler remains in the near fall position.

When a near fall lasts between 2 and 3 seconds, the rules state that the wrestler will earn 2 points. This reflects the recognition that while the opponent has not been held in that precarious position long enough to be considered a pin, they are still in a vulnerable state requiring the offensive wrestler to exhibit control.

In the context of scoring, shorter durations result in fewer points because the near fall has not been maintained long enough to depict a higher level of control or threat of pinning. Thus, the points awarded increase with longer durations, but for a near fall that lasts between 2 and 3 seconds, the definitive award is 2 points.