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The Cross (Straight Right)

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Drive the rear-hand straight with hip rotation.

What coaches agree on

  • Power comes from rotating your hips and shoulders together as you throw, not from your arm alone — pivot your rear foot to let the hip turn into the punch.
  • Drive the cross straight down the center, threading it between your opponent's guard rather than swinging it around or across your body.
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  • Exhale sharply as you throw the punch — it keeps you relaxed and helps you get more speed into the shot.

Common mistakes

  • Leaning or lunging your upper body into the punch instead of rotating your hips puts you off balance and actually costs you power, even though it can look strong.
  • Pulling the rear hand back to 'load' it before throwing telegraphs the cross and slows it down — it should come straight off your chin.
How to Throw a Straight Punch
Beginner

How to Throw a Straight Punch

Coach's take: Clear, accurate mechanics — inside-stretch cue, no looping, and how rotation frees the right hand.

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