Tsukiotoshi: Thrust Down
Tsukiotoshi (突き落とし) is a winning technique where the wrestler thrusts the opponent down to the clay by pushing or striking at the upper body while shifting to the side. The lateral movement causes the opponent to lose their balance and fall forward or to the side.
Unlike hatakikomi, which uses a slap or downward pressure, tsukiotoshi is credited for an active thrusting action. The distinction can be subtle at full speed, especially when both wrestlers are already turning.
Tsukiotoshi is commonly used by oshi-zumo (pushing sumo) specialists who combine powerful arm thrusts with quick footwork to create angles of attack.