(1) Contestants may execute sweeps only by making a sweeping motion to the padded area of an opponent's foot with the padded area of the user's foot, or "boot-to-boot" as it has been called.

(2) Contact to any other part of the leg (thigh, knee, shin and sides of the shin from any angle) while delivering a sweep shall constitute a foul and be treated accordingly.

(3) A sweep is not a kick and shall not be judged as such.

(4) Any techniques thrown following a sweep must land on the opponent prior to any part of his body touching the floor of the ring. If the technique lands after some part of the opponent's body, other than the soles of his feet, has touched the floor, the referee may call a foul.

(5) A successful sweep is not considered a knockdown.