Setup and Approach

The inside trip begins with the attacker stepping in perpendicular to the opponent. The attacker uses footwork similar to a crow hop or cheat step to close distance while moving the trip leg into position. Hip positioning is critical—the hips must move sideways into the opponent to generate power and control.

Grip and Collar Control

The attacker establishes an overhook grip on the trip side with the head positioned on the same side as the intended trip leg. This upper body control creates leverage and prevents the opponent from turning away from the technique.

Footwork Mechanics

The back foot steps forward in a crow hop motion to close the distance and square up the hips with the opponent's hips. The trip leg is kept stationary rather than pulled back, allowing it to remain positioned near the opponent's leg throughout the setup phase.

Trip Leg Placement

As the attacker moves forward, the trip leg rotates around and inward with the heel held high inside the target leg. The foot placement occurs between the attacker and the opponent's inside leg, creating the mechanical foundation for the takedown.

Level Change and Finish

The attacker lowers their level by dropping the hips toward the opponent's hip area while rotating the hips to square them up. This combination of hip rotation and downward pressure completes the trip, driving the opponent to the mat.

The Inside Trip

Team Hammer

Inside Ankle Trip

2 min read·5 key moments·PT5M23S video

Key Takeaways

•Setup and Approach
•Grip and Collar Control
•Footwork Mechanics
•Trip Leg Placement

A detailed instruction with live video examples of the famous wrestling move: the inside trip. This move is an equalizer and has been at the heart of several famous upsets of #1 seeds over the years. Enjoy!!!!! We want to give a shout-out to the following videos for helping us make this: Dynamic Sports Group: https://youtu.be/OxkN6tykdUE USA Wrestling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMiOn3hf6B4 Wrestle 13: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogNIBtaFLoY RMolitor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tb8odmR5CvM www.teamhammeracademy.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this video teach about inside ankle trip?

This video covers setup and approach, grip and collar control, footwork mechanics. It provides detailed instruction from Team Hammer.

How long does it take to learn inside ankle trip?

The basic mechanics can be understood in a single session, but developing reliable execution requires consistent drilling over weeks of practice. This 5-part breakdown helps structure your training by isolating each phase of the technique.