Tsukiotoshi突き落とし
twist-down of the upper body
- Difficulty
- 3
- Frequency
- ~2.2%
- Category
- Hinerite捻り手
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Mechanics
The wrestler moves his hands onto the opponent's torso or shoulder past his centre of gravity and, twisting, dumps him onto the dohyō. One of the more common twisting techniques.
Frequently asked about Tsukiotoshi
What is Tsukiotoshi?
Tsukiotoshi (突き落とし) is a sumo technique from the Hinerite group (Twisting techniques). Meaning: twist-down of the upper body.
How is Tsukiotoshi performed?
The wrestler moves his hands onto the opponent's torso or shoulder past his centre of gravity and, twisting, dumps him onto the dohyō. One of the more common twisting techniques.
How difficult and common is Tsukiotoshi?
Difficulty: 3/10. Frequency: approximately 2.2% of all decisions in professional sumo. The Hinerite group accounts for about 6% of all wins.
What is the hardest part of Tsukiotoshi?
Sensing the moment when the opponent is destabilised enough for the twist to land.