How to throw the lead uppercut
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The lead uppercut has less hip rotation to call upon. Power it by pushing off and straightening your lead leg. The angle of your arm is more acute, as your are nearer your opponent.
Lead uppercut to the head
Stay in guard.
Transfer weight to your lead foot.
Push off your lead foot, straightening your lead leg.
Turn your lead hip and shoulders towards your opponent.
Pull your rear shoulder and hip away from your opponent
Punch upwards, rotating your fist palm inwards before impact.
Return to guard.
Concentrate on your:
lead hand — don’t drop it to wind up the punch
lead elbow — don’t throw it back to wind up the punch
rear hand — protect your chin
rear arm — protect your body
Lead uppercut to the body
The technique for the lead hook to the body is the same as the one to the head. Aim for the solar plexus — or the “bread basket” as my coach often called it.
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