Lead Hook-Slip-Roll-2-Slip-Back Upper-Roll-Back Hook to Body



Move

Type

Description and Purpose

Lead Hook (Front Hook / 3)

Offense

The sequence begins with the Front Hook (3), thrown with your lead hand. This initial punch attacks from a different angle and is used to establish rhythm or to snap the opponent's head back. It is designed to catch your opponent off guard, especially if they anticipate a straight punch.

Slip

Defense

Immediately after the hook, you anticipate a quick counter-punch. Perform a slip, shifting your head off the centerline. This defensive move creates a moment of evasion.

Roll

Defense/Setup

Continue the defensive motion by performing a roll (moving your upper body in a U-shaped motion towards your back side). This is done by bending your knees and lowering your level to evade a likely counter. This critical movement not only gets your head off the centerline but also loads your hips and core, coiling your body like a spring for the next attack.

2 (Straight Back Hand)

Offense

As you come out of the roll, you immediately fire your Straight Back Hand (2) down the middle. This is your power punch, thrown with the rear hand. The opponent’s defense will be compromised from their missed counter, leaving them open. Your body's momentum from the roll transfers directly into this shot, giving it extra snap.

Slip

Defense

Following your straight, you anticipate another counter-punch from your opponent. Perform a slip again, shifting your head out of the way to evade the potential return shot.

Back Upper

Offense

As your opponent reacts, you deliver a Back Uppercut with your dominant hand [12]. This powerful shot is thrown as your opponent brings up their gloves to defend, which exposes the area directly in front of their face [12]. To generate power, you quickly bend your knees, drop your hips, and fire your hand upward [12]. This uppercut catches opponents off guard because they often do not expect a powerful shot with the same hand twice in a row (if the preceding "2" landed) [12].

Roll

Defense/Setup

After the back uppercut, you perform another roll to evade any attempted follow-up counter from your opponent [10]. This continuous defensive motion allows you to change your position [10] and reloads your hips and corein preparation for the finishing shot [10].

Back Hook to Body

Offense/Finish

As you come out of the final roll, you finish the sequence by throwing a powerful hook with your back hand aimed at the body [13, 14]. The uppercut earlier in the combo likely forced your opponent's guard high, leaving their body exposed [10]. By attacking the body with a level change, you capitalize on the opponent's vulnerability while they are still defending high [14]. You leverage the momentum and weight transfer from the rolls for maximum force [10].