Overhand punch

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Overhand (overcut)

Right overhand in medium range
Also known as	France: Coup de poing descendant China: 超手摆拳 Thailand: Mat kro (หมัดฮุก) Serbian: прекоручни
Focus	Striking

An overhand (or overcut or drop) punch is a semi-circular and vertical punch thrown with the rear hand. It is usually employed when the opponent is bobbing or slipping. The strategic utility of the drop relying on body weight can deliver a great deal of power.

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  Left overhand in long range
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  Right overhand in long range
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  Left overhand in long range and counterpunch

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References

External links

• (in English) BoxRec Boxing Encyclopaedia
• (in French) Antenne WKA-France – Lexique des boxes pieds-poings (Rubrique "Formations", onglet "Ceinture noire")
• (in French) Lexique de Netboxe.com
• (in French) Fiches pratiques de Netboxe.com

Movies

• Overhand Right in Boxing
• Overhand high shoot

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