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What is Passivity in Wrestling?

The offence of avoiding engagement — blocking, retreating, or wrestling without genuine attacks. In freestyle it triggers the 30-second activity clock; in Greco-Roman it hands the opponent the advantage, including ordered par terre.

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FreestyleGreco-RomanTakedownFall (pin)Technical superiorityPar terreGut wrenchLeg lace
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