How do I score near falls under the current rules?

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Near-fall points equal the number of seconds the near-fall criteria are held (since 2024-25): Near-fall criteria held Points 2 seconds 2 3 seconds 3 4 seconds 4 Defensive wrestler is injured, indicates an injury or bleeds after a 4-point near fall is earned 5 Recording tips: Only one near fall is scored per pinning situation (since 2025-26). The referee signals the near-fall points after the pinning situation ends, so wait for the final signal before writing the points in. Under the 2025-26 signal change, the three-point near-fall signal looks like an "OK" sign. A near fall can end a match by technical fall if it creates a 15-point lead.

Near-fall criteria held	Points
2 seconds	2
3 seconds	3
4 seconds	4
Defensive wrestler is injured, indicates an injury or bleeds after a 4-point near fall is earned	5