The legdrop is also among the most frequently used women’s wrestling moves. It isn’t the most spectacular female wrestling move ever, but a well executed legdrop certainly carries quite a visual impact. The aim of the move is to knock the wind out of the victim, setting her up for a follow-up maneuver.

The victim is laid out flat on her back and the attacker is standing up right beside her. The attacker leaps upward and them comes crashing down on the victim, hitting her with one of her stretched-out legs either across the throat (more frequent) or across the middle (like in the attached gif). The legdrop is not traditionally considered a move with finishing potential, so don’t use it for that. For safety reasons, the attacker should make it her top priority not to land on her opponent with her bottom, as the move is rather risky and executed the wrong way it can lead to serious injury.

Possible escape: the legdrop is easy to avoid simply by rolling sideways. This will have the attacker crash bottom first onto the ring floor/mat and will give the defender the upper hand.

Rating: the legdrop is a mildly efficient move, therefore it is not (or rarely) used as a finisher. It’s more like a link-up element, allowing the attacker to transition from one move to another. The legdrop does have a potential for injury both for the victim and the attacker so make sure you only carry it out with professional guidance.