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Feinting

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Sell a shot you do not throw to open up the real one.

What coaches agree on

  • Watch exactly how the opponent reacts to each feint - which hand drops, where they cover - then aim your real punch at the opening that reaction creates.
  • Land the punch for real at least once before you start feinting it, so the opponent already respects the threat and reacts to the fake.
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  • Feint at different levels - mix head feints with body feints - to keep the opponent guessing.

Common mistakes

  • Overcommitting the feint, throwing almost the whole punch instead of a small partial movement, leaves you too slow to react if the opponent responds.
  • Letting your weight shift onto the front foot during a feint leaves you unable to snap back or punch with power if the opponent reacts.