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Feint
Take this slowly, stay balanced, and ask your coach when something feels unclear.
category
tactics
plain english
A fake: you start a punch, step, or look so your partner reacts, then you throw something else. It is spelled feint, not faint.
example
Feint a jab, then throw the cross when their hands move.
why it matters
It teaches you to make the other person guess. Used calmly, it is a beginner-friendly way to create an opening without swinging wild.
common mistake
Turning a feint into a full off-balance punch that never lands.
related terms
- • Jab
- • Combination
- • Footwork
difficulty
beginner