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Chapter Four

The right is initiated by a weight transfer to the right side and a
pivoting right foot.

Straight Right
Your first favorite punch will be the one you throw with
your preferred hand --- naturally!

For the right-handed boxer, it’s the straight right. From
the guard position, the right hand is thrown straight
from the chin on a direct line to the target. Unlike the
jab, which is an arm-powered punch, the right is pow-
ered by a torquing torso and a pivoting right foot. Feel
your back get into this one.The punch should accelerate
and explode as the right heel of your pivoting foot
swings outward. After impact the hand is sharply
returned to guard.

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