We have a rule with our son and daughter, you cannot throw the headlock from the standing position. We consider throwing the headlock from the standing position a cop out. It's an easy way to win, but the wrestler does not get any better. Of course there is one exception, when they are down by points in the 3rd period, then my husband (the coach) will tell them to throw it. He always tells them that if they can find it on the ground that's okay, but DO NOT throw it from the standing position unless told to.