Straight-Back Upper-3-Slip-Front Upper-2
This combination, Straight-Back Upper-3-Slip-Front Upper-2, is a high-volume sequence integrating aggressive power striking with essential evasive defense, designed to attack vertically, horizontally, and exploit the resulting openings for a strong finish.
Phase 1: Aggressive Rear-Hand Assault (Straight - Back Upper)
This phase utilizes the power hand for consecutive strikes, forcing the opponent onto the defensive and exploiting the immediate reaction to the first punch.
Straight (2 / Straight Back Hand):
Type and Purpose: This is the initial aggressive offensive entry and power punch, thrown with the rear hand. It relies on developing a strong sense of distance and timing to land without a jab setup.
Mechanics: Power is derived from the full rotation of your hips and torso. You should aim for about 90–95% extension, maintaining a slight bend in the elbow.
Back Upper (Back Uppercut, Rear Hand):
Type and Purpose: This is a powerful counter-punch delivered with the same dominant (rear) hand. It is designed to come "up the middle" and break through a tight guard. This punch is thrown immediately as the opponent reacts to the preceding straight by bringing their gloves up, thus exposing their chin and face.
Reload Mechanics: Throwing a power punch with the same hand twice in a row (a "reload") is unexpected and requires you to quickly bend your knees, drop your hips, and fire your hand upward to re-engage your core and legs for powerful execution.
3 (Front Hook):
Type and Purpose: This offensive strike uses the lead hand (front hook). It immediately follows the vertical uppercut, attacking from a different angle. This move keeps the opponent guessing and maintains pressure.
Mechanics: To ensure the hook has enough reach, focus on extending fully by aligning the elbow with the wrist and letting the shoulder blade rotate.
Phase 2: Defensive Evasion and Counter Setup (Slip)
After the offensive burst, this crucial defensive step anticipates and evades the opponent’s inevitable counter-attack, setting the stage for the powerful return fire.
Slip:
Type and Purpose: This is a defensive evasion maneuver. You perform the Slip by shifting your head off the centerline to anticipate and evade a quick counter-punch.
Outcome: This movement neutralizes the opponent's offense and simultaneously sets up the next attack.
Phase 3: Lead-Hand Counter and Power Finish (Front Upper - 2)
This quick finishing sequence capitalizes on the opening created by the successful evasion, attacking vertically with the lead hand and concluding with the rear-hand power straight.
Front Upper (Front Uppercut, Lead Hand):
Type and Purpose: This is a head counter-attack thrown with the lead hand. It is designed to come "up the middle" and break through a tight guard, exploiting the opening created by the evasion.
Effect: As it lands, it is disorienting and forces the opponent to raise their guard even higher, creating further openings.
2 (Straight Back Hand):
Type and Purpose: This is the offensive continuation and power finish. It is thrown to catch the opponent as they adjust to defend the preceding uppercut.
Execution: This rapid continuation maintains pressure. It leverages the rotation of the hips and torso to generate rotational force.