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Lightweight drill: Type of drill where a boxer exercises like a
lightweight boxer with emphasis on speed of movement.
Left hook (3): A power punch thrown with a hooked left arm
powered by leg and torso.
Long rhythm: An easy back and forth motion between the feet.

Mirror training: Drilling punches, defensive moves and footwork
in front of a mirror.

One-two (1-2): The jab (1) and straight right (2) combination.
One-two-three (1-2-3): The jab (1), straight right (2) and left
hook (3) combination.
Outside: Refers to either 1) that area outside a boxer’s striking
zone or 2) that zone outside a boxer’s frame.
Outside fighting: Boxing outside the striking zone. Usually
entails active footwork and jabs.Also range fighting.

Parries: Arm and hand movements executed to redirect
incoming punches.
Partner drills: Exercises between boxers that develop specific
punches and defensive moves.
Power punch: Any punch powered by legs and torso.

Reaction punches: Punches thrown in immediate reaction
to an opponent’s punch and into the exposed or unguarded area
an opponent leaves as he punches.
Right-left (2-3): The straight right (2) and left hook (3) combina-
tion.
Round: The three-minute periods that make up a bout.

Shadowboxing: A training exercise where a boxer practices and
perfects technique on his own, usually in front of a mirror.
Short rhythm: The busy side-to-side head motion that accompa-
nies inside fighting or infighting.
Shoulder block: A defensive move where a boxer throws his
shoulder into the path of a straight punch to the head.
Situational sparring: Controlled sparring between boxers. Each
plays a specific offensive, defensive or style role.
Slips: Slight movements of the head and neck to avoid punches.
Slip bag: Small swinging bag hung from the ceiling and used to
practice slips.

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