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Lead hand
Take this slowly, stay balanced, and ask your coach when something feels unclear.
category
stance
plain english
The hand nearer your opponent — the left in orthodox, the right in southpaw. It throws the jab and the lead hook.
example
Coaches say “lead” rather than “left” so the instruction works for both stances.
why it matters
Class instructions are given in lead and rear, not left and right, so knowing which is which is the difference between following along and guessing.
common mistake
Translating to “left” in your head and then getting it wrong when you switch stance.
related terms
- • Rear hand
- • Jab
- • Orthodox
- • Southpaw
difficulty
beginner