This approach to uchimata (starts about 3:00) is way easier to pull off than the traditional way (pulling them against your upright body as in harai goshi). It's like three steps that put your opponent in progressively worse positions. By the time you do the actual throw, it's not much effort. The guy just tried it out on me; it did not seem like a ton of work for him.
He does actually get the high grip on his opponents a lot, so it'll be nice to have something to do with it. Right now, it's only good for defense for him.