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Vincenzo Joseph's Lat Drop + Inside Trip | Technique Tuesday
Apr 21, 2026
On this week's Technique Tuesday, two-time NCAA champion Vincenzo Joseph breaks down two of the most exciting upper body finishes in wrestling — the lateral drop and his patented inside trip that won him his first national title.
Vincenzo shows how to use an opponent's pressure against them to set up the lat drop from a seat belt position, then walks through the over-under mechanics behind his inside trip — from the finger lock grip and shoulder positioning to the crow hop step and driving through the finish. Understanding how these two moves work together gives you confidence to navigate upper body positions and throw your opponents when the moment is right.
You'll learn:
- How to use an opponent's seat belt pressure to set up the lateral drop
- Footwork for circling in front and creating the angle for the throw
- Ideal over-under positioning — shoulder in the sternum, finger lock grip
- How to pull the overhook side to widen stance and get perpendicular
- The crow hop step, knee drop, and driving all your weight over the tripped leg
These are the moves that put opponents on their back and crowds on their feet.
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:23 - Lateral Drop Setup & Finish
00:01:58 - Lateral Drop Full Speed
00:02:36 - Inside Trip from Over-Under
00:04:43 - Inside Trip Full Speed
00:05:05 - Outro
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