(1) Both shoulders pinned to the mat for the referee's audible count of three seconds shall constitute a fall. Conceding a fall or quitting because of receiving punishment from a legitimate hold, constitutes a fall.

(2) The referee shall slap on the back or the shoulders of a contestant securing a fall so that the man under him will not be strained by being held too long in a possible painful position.

(3) The referee shall not put his hands under the shoulders of a contestant unless it is absolutely necessary to determine a fall.