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Body shot
Take this slowly, stay balanced, and ask your coach when something feels unclear.
category
punches
plain english
A punch aimed at the torso — usually the ribs, solar plexus, or just under the ribs — rather than the head.
example
A rear hand to the body after a jab upstairs.
why it matters
Body shots slow a person down and make them drop their hands. They are legal, useful, and often under-practiced by beginners who only aim at the head.
common mistake
Leaning in with a bent waist and dropping both hands to throw it.
related terms
- • Jab
- • Cross
- • Liver shot
difficulty
beginner