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)
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How good is Scottish Backhold?
Scottish Backhold scores 4.42/10 (Poor) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Combat Sport category.
What are the best alternatives to Scottish Backhold?
See our alternatives page for Scottish Backhold for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Lutte Traditionnelle, Jacket Wrestling, Turkish Karakucak.
How does Scottish Backhold compare to Lutte Traditionnelle?
See our detailed comparison of Scottish Backhold vs Lutte Traditionnelle with scores, features, and an AI-powered verdict.
Is Scottish Backhold worth it in 2026?
With a score of 4.42/10, Scottish Backhold is a solid option in Combat Sport. See all Combat Sport ranked.
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