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Rear hand
Take this slowly, stay balanced, and ask your coach when something feels unclear.
category
stance
plain english
The hand further from your opponent — the right in orthodox, the left in southpaw. It throws the cross and the rear hook.
example
“Rear hand home” means keep it at your cheek while the other hand works.
why it matters
It is your heaviest hand and also the one guarding your chin, so leaving it out is the most common way beginners get caught.
common mistake
Letting it drop while the lead hand is busy.
related terms
- • Lead hand
- • Cross
- • Guard
difficulty
beginner