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Cover-up
Take this slowly, stay balanced, and ask your coach when something feels unclear.
category
defense
plain english
A tight guard used when shots are coming in a hurry: gloves at the temples, elbows in, chin down. You are waiting, not attacking.
example
Cover up, take a half-step back, then reset.
why it matters
It is an honest emergency position. It is not a plan for a whole round.
common mistake
Covering the eyes so you cannot see the next punch.
related terms
- • Guard
- • Catch
- • Reset
difficulty
beginner