Is body scissors legal or illegal in kids wrestling? I know what the NFHS rule book says for high school, but I was always under the impression that it was illegal in kids. An official told us it was legal at a tournament this weekend, and I really can't find anything to verify whether it is or isn't. I'm not upset in any way, I just legitimately want to know what the rule is for kids.

Dylan,

Body scissors are a legal maneuver even in USAW. Any move not specifically allowed by NFHS rules would be part of the USAWKS Modifications, of which there are none specifically related to actual wrestling anymore. Way back in the day USAWKS used to have an uncontrolled high bridge modification, and a few others. These days wrestlers in the federation can do any move that is otherwise legal at any other level by folkstyle rules.

Head scissors are not allowed with or without an arm. Figure 4s to either the head or the body are illegal.

As an aside however, NFHS rules prohibit: Rule 7-1.u any hold/maneuver used for punishment. Referees must be very vigilant when a body scissors is applied and make sure it is not being used for punishment as the potential for injury is heightened with that particular move.

Hopefully this clears this up for you.

Yes that does clear it up. Thank you for the reply Mr. Isom!