description Scottish Backhold Overview
Scottish Backhold is a traditional Scottish folk-wrestling style associated with Highland and Border Games. Wrestlers begin chest to chest in a prescribed backhold, with their arms wrapped around the opponent and their hands joined behind the back; the referee starts the bout after both have secured the hold. A wrestler loses a fall by breaking the grip or touching the ground with any part other than the feet, so the style emphasizes standing throws and grip control. [Wrestling Scotland](https://www.wrestling.scot/about/post/our-history-jW8zypYAfNcG84d)
help Scottish Backhold FAQ
How does Scottish Backhold wrestling begin?
Wrestlers start chest to chest in a prescribed backhold. Their arms wrap around the opponent and their hands join behind the opponent's back before the referee starts the bout.
Where is Scottish Backhold practiced historically?
Scottish Backhold is associated with Highland and Border Games. It is a traditional Scottish folk-wrestling style rather than a modern Olympic discipline.
Can Scottish Backhold wrestlers release their grip?
The prescribed backhold is central to the contest, with the wrestlers joined behind the opponent's back at the start. The style is built around maintaining that controlled body position while attempting a throw.
Is Scottish Backhold the same as catch wrestling?
No. Scottish Backhold is a distinct folk-wrestling style with a fixed chest-to-chest starting hold. Catch wrestling uses a broader submission and grappling system.
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