An overshot comprising: a proximal portion configured for coupling to a wireline of a drilling system , wherein the proximal portion of the overshot has a longitudinal axis and an inner surface defining a chamber , wherein the proximal portion comprises an engagement surface positioned in communication with the chamber of the proximal portion and oriented substantially perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the proximal portion; a distal portion configured to be coupled to a head assembly of the drilling system, wherein the distal portion of the overshot has a longitudinal axis and an inner surface defining a central bore ; and a pivot joint element positioned between and coupled to the proximal portion and the distal portion of the overshot, wherein the pivot joint element comprises: a first end portion configured for receipt within the chamber of the proximal portion of the overshot, wherein the first end portion comprises a ball joint having a substantially flat end surface ; and a second end portion configured for secure attachment to the distal portion of the overshot upon receipt of the second end portion within the central bore of the distal portion of the overshot, wherein, upon positioning of the pivot joint element such that the end surface of the first end portion is substantially flush with the engagement surface of the proximal portion of the overshot, the longitudinal axes of the proximal and distal portions of the overshot are substantially axially aligned, wherein the distal portion of the overshot is configured for pivotal movement in at least two planes relative to the proximal portion of the overshot. a proximal portion configured for coupling to a wireline of a drilling system , wherein the proximal portion of the overshot has a longitudinal axis and an inner surface defining a chamber , wherein the proximal portion comprises an engagement surface positioned in communication with the chamber of the proximal portion and oriented substantially perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the proximal portion; a distal portion configured to be coupled to a head assembly of the drilling system, wherein the distal portion of the overshot has a longitudinal axis and an inner surface defining a central bore ; and a pivot joint element positioned between and coupled to the proximal portion and the distal portion of the overshot, wherein the pivot joint element comprises: a first end portion configured for receipt within the chamber of the proximal portion of the overshot, wherein the first end portion comprises a ball joint having a substantially flat end surface ; and a second end portion configured for secure attachment to the distal portion of the overshot upon receipt of the second end portion within the central bore of the distal portion of the overshot, a first end portion configured for receipt within the chamber of the proximal portion of the overshot, wherein the first end portion comprises a ball joint having a substantially flat end surface ; and a second end portion configured for secure attachment to the distal portion of the overshot upon receipt of the second end portion within the central bore of the distal portion of the overshot, wherein, upon positioning of the pivot joint element such that the end surface of the first end portion is substantially flush with the engagement surface of the proximal portion of the overshot, the longitudinal axes of the proximal and distal portions of the overshot are substantially axially aligned, wherein the distal portion of the overshot is configured for pivotal movement in at least two planes relative to the proximal portion of the overshot. <EOS>