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Slip
Take this slowly, stay balanced, and ask your coach when something feels unclear.
category
defence
plain english
Moving your head just off the line of a straight punch by turning and bending slightly at the waist and knees.
example
“Slip and reset” means move your head, then get your feet back.
why it matters
It is the first head movement most people learn, and it keeps both your hands free to punch back.
common mistake
Making it huge, which takes your head so far off centre you cannot punch from there.
related terms
- • Roll
- • Head movement
- • Pull
difficulty
beginner