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The Basic Stance
Helps a boxer move quickly and easily.
He keeps his left foot in front of the right one.
He holds his left fist in front of the left shoulder and his right fist to the right of the chin. |
The Right Hook
Is a blow from the side.
As the boxer starts the punch, he pivots on his left foot.
He then swings his left arm in an arc, moving the left side of his body forward as he lands the blow. |
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The Right Jab
Is a punch to the head.
A boxer snaps his left fist out in a straight line from his shoulder.
As he delivers the jab, he steps towards his opponent with his left foot. |
The Straight Right
Is probably the most powerful punch.
A boxer's whole side swings forward as he delivers the blow.
His arm should completely extend as the blow lands. |
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The Uppercut
Is a short punch delivered with an upward motion.
A boxer first lowers his fist and bends his knees.
As he begins the upward swing, he pivots on his right foot and straightens his knees. |
Blocking
Is a technique of stopping an opponent's blow before it reaches the head or body.
A boxer blocks most punches to his head with his glove.
He blocks most body blows with his arm or his elbow. |
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Clinching
Stops an opponents attack.
To clinch, a fighter grasps and holds his opponents arms so that they cannot be used.
A boxer clinches when he is tired or has been stunned by his opponent's punches. |
Ducking
Is one way to avoid blows aimed at the head.
A boxer can duck a blow by stepping towards his opponent and bending at the knees and waist.
The punch will then pass harmlessly over his head. |
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Parrying
Is a method of turning aside a blow with the glove or forearm.
A punch can be parried to either side or downward.
A boxer keeps the elbow of the parrying arm close to the body to protect the ribs. |
Slipping
Is a manouver in which a boxer moves his head to the left or to the right to avoid an opponent's blow.
By moving only his head, a fighter stays in position to go quickly on the offensive. |
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