RingsideReady
Return to guard
Take this slowly, stay balanced, and ask your coach when something feels unclear.
category
defence
plain english
Bringing the punching hand straight back to your cheek along the same line it went out.
example
“Bring it home” or “return” after every punch.
why it matters
It is the single most repeated correction in beginner boxing, because it is the habit that keeps your chin covered.
common mistake
Letting the hand drop and swing back low, which opens the whole side of your head.
related terms
- • Guard
- • Snap
- • Chin
difficulty
beginner