1-2-Roll-Slip-Front Upper-Back Hook to Body



Breakdown: 1-2-Roll-Slip-Front Upper-Back Hook to Body

Phase 1: Offensive Entry (1-2)

The combination begins with the 1-2 combination, also known as the jab-straight, which is the foundational and most effective two-punch combo in boxing.

  • Jab (1):
    • Type and Purpose: This is a quick, straight punch thrown with your lead hand. It is not a power punch; its primary goal is to measure distance, disrupt the opponent’s rhythm, and create an opening, often by forcing them to raise their guard.
    • Mechanics: To execute the jab, rotate your front hip into your back leg while extending your front hand straight down the middle. Lift that front heel as your weight shifts back.
  • Straight Back Hand (2):
    • Type and Purpose: Thrown immediately after the jab, this is the power punch of the combination, delivered with the rear hand. The initial 1-2 forces the opponent to raise their guard and anticipate punches down the middle.
    • Mechanics: Power is derived from the rotation of your hips and torso. The arm should be extended about 90–95%, maintaining a slight bend in the elbow.

Phase 2: Defensive Evasion and Coil (Roll-Slip)

After the initial offensive burst, these defensive movements anticipate and evade the opponent's likely counter, simultaneously setting up the subsequent counter-attack.

  • Roll:
    • Type and Purpose: This is a defensive head movement used to evade the opponent’s anticipated counter (typically a straight punch) by moving your head off the centerline.
    • Crucial Outcome: The roll is a critical movement because it loads your hips and core, coiling your body like a spring for the next attack.
    • Mechanics: It is performed by bending your knees and lowering your level, moving the upper body in a U-shaped motion.
  • Slip:
    • Type and Purpose: The slip is an evasive maneuver performed by shifting your head off the centerline to anticipate and evade a quick counter-punch. This move also helps set up the next attack.

Phase 3: Head Counter-Attack (Front Upper)

  • Front Upper (Front Uppercut):
    • Type and Purpose: Thrown with the lead hand, this punch is fired immediately after the defensive movements, capitalizing on momentum and the opponent’s compromised position. This punch is designed to come "up the middle" and break through a tight guard.
    • Effect: As the uppercut lands, it forces the opponent to raise their guard even higher, which can be disorienting and creates openings elsewhere, particularly around their body.

Phase 4: Level Change and Power Finish (Back Hook to Body)

  • Back Hook to Body:
    • Type and Purpose: This step involves a change in attack level. With the opponent's guard lifted high to defend against the preceding 1-2 and the Front Uppercut, their body is now exposed.
    • Execution: You capitalize on this vulnerability by throwing a powerful hook with your back hand aimed at the body. This hook targets a sensitive area, such as the liver, maximizing its effect.
    • Effect: This change in level catches the opponent completely off guard while they are still defending high, finishing the combination with authority on the vulnerable torso.

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