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Liver shot
Take this slowly, stay balanced, and ask your coach when something feels unclear.
category
punches
plain english
A body shot to the right side of the opponent’s torso (your left, if you are orthodox), aimed at the liver. It can fold a person without being a head punch.
example
A left hook to the body, just under the ribs.
why it matters
It shows why body punching matters. It is still a punch — throw it with the same care as any other.
common mistake
Winding up so obviously that they see it coming from across the room.
related terms
- • Body shot
- • Lead hook
difficulty
intermediate