Arena:

The competition area will consist of 2 circles. The inner circle will be 15 feet in diameter while the outer circle will be 21 feet in diameter. Marks in the center of the circles will indicate the starting point.

Procedures:

The starting point will be the same as for the restricted step push hands. After 3 revolutions with the hands, each competitor may begin moving. Each will proceed until told to stop by the referee.

Time Limits:

There will be 1 round of 90 seconds PUSHING TIME. The clock will stop whenever the referee stops to obtain scoring from the judges.

Scoring:

As with restricted step push hands, scoring will be awarded based upon infractions or mistakes from an opponent. Points will be awarded for the same infractions as with the restricted step push hands except, of course, competitors are now allowed to move at will.

One (1) point will be awarded when one's opponent loses balance, uses excessive force, forcefully holds on, double grabbing and all other infractions listed in the restricted step push hands. The referees and judges shall especially watch out for ``holding".

In addition, points are also awarded when one's opponent steps or is forced out of the circles. Two (2) points are awarded when the opponent steps ON or outside the inner circle. Three (3) points are awarded when ANY part of the body touches or falls outside these circles.

The same scoring procedure as for the restricted step push hands shall be used. For example, upon seeing an infraction, the referee shall call: ``Stop...Excessive force, white, one point red...Judges confirm" at which time the judges will score. Or, ``Stop...On the outer circle, red, three points white...Judges confirm".

As with restricted step regulations, the referee shall stop the match upon seeing struggling by both competitors and no points are awarded. An example of this would be if one competitor is close to going outside the circle and is struggling to stay inside while the other is also struggling to push him/her out of the circle. Too much effort is being used to push the opponent out but yet the other is using too much effort, and not enough technique, to stay in. No points are awarded.