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This technique may help fighters get inside. The punch can be effectively thrown from a distance that is usually unthinkable when throwing a classic overhand.
Unlike the straight right hand, the phantom overhead initial move is invisible to the opponent = phantom. In the middle stage the hand goes like a high hook, so the opponent can notice it with his side vision only
Unlike the overhand the trajectory makes an ark that goes above the eye-level as if aiming over the head of the opponent and then comes downwards. In the finishing phase the fist may go almost straight as the classical overhand. Another finishing trajectory is almost like a high hook with a intent to travel over and around the guard.
How it's done:
Adjust the distance and look at your opponent’s eyes till you start the move. Pay attention on the relative distance between your foot and your opponent’s foot. This is something you should figure out when working on mitts/heavy bag or doing sparring: where to place your front foot so you know that the striking distance is just right. Change your sight to the body as you step forward with your front foot.
When you are stepping in, bend your body inside to your right, leaving the attack pyramid of your opponent. Bend your knees, drop your right elbow, relax right shoulder, and move right fist to the right thigh. The fist should be invisible to your opponent. By these movements you store the energy that will allow you to throw the power shot. Also, this preliminary move makes your opponent suspect an attack low or to the body. This causes him to react and open up further falling into the trap of your real intentions.
Make sure your front foot is completely on the ground. Push with the legs violently. Shift weight from the right to the left side by bending your body to the left. While doing so, you bring the right shoulder up and pull the right fist with it. The fist should get the momentum from the shoulder, not by simple raising your arm. Concentrate on your shoulder, not on the fist. At this phase, you can look at the opponent's head to target your punch.
Rotate your body in horizontal plane without losing balance. For that, make sure that your head does not go much further than your front foot. Raise the elbow high to land overhead punch. twist the fist horizontal in the final stage.
If you are chasing your opponent who shuffles back creating more distance, you may throw a leaping long hook by raising your back foot and making the punch land further away.
To sum up, this complex punch requires from you an execution of a sequence of moves and rotations in different planes. You cannot throw such a punch all the time, because your opponent will get used it and you should not use it without baiting. To keep the element of surprise swap the punch with something else like a body shot.
Edit- I did not write this, it came from sweet or sugar or sweet sugar or some such boxing which now defunct so I can't find the original author to give credit to.
It's a shame because you never see phantoms being explained.
Unlike the straight right hand, the phantom overhead initial move is invisible to the opponent = phantom. In the middle stage the hand goes like a high hook, so the opponent can notice it with his side vision only
Unlike the overhand the trajectory makes an ark that goes above the eye-level as if aiming over the head of the opponent and then comes downwards. In the finishing phase the fist may go almost straight as the classical overhand. Another finishing trajectory is almost like a high hook with a intent to travel over and around the guard.
How it's done:
Adjust the distance and look at your opponent’s eyes till you start the move. Pay attention on the relative distance between your foot and your opponent’s foot. This is something you should figure out when working on mitts/heavy bag or doing sparring: where to place your front foot so you know that the striking distance is just right. Change your sight to the body as you step forward with your front foot.
When you are stepping in, bend your body inside to your right, leaving the attack pyramid of your opponent. Bend your knees, drop your right elbow, relax right shoulder, and move right fist to the right thigh. The fist should be invisible to your opponent. By these movements you store the energy that will allow you to throw the power shot. Also, this preliminary move makes your opponent suspect an attack low or to the body. This causes him to react and open up further falling into the trap of your real intentions.
Make sure your front foot is completely on the ground. Push with the legs violently. Shift weight from the right to the left side by bending your body to the left. While doing so, you bring the right shoulder up and pull the right fist with it. The fist should get the momentum from the shoulder, not by simple raising your arm. Concentrate on your shoulder, not on the fist. At this phase, you can look at the opponent's head to target your punch.
Rotate your body in horizontal plane without losing balance. For that, make sure that your head does not go much further than your front foot. Raise the elbow high to land overhead punch. twist the fist horizontal in the final stage.
If you are chasing your opponent who shuffles back creating more distance, you may throw a leaping long hook by raising your back foot and making the punch land further away.
To sum up, this complex punch requires from you an execution of a sequence of moves and rotations in different planes. You cannot throw such a punch all the time, because your opponent will get used it and you should not use it without baiting. To keep the element of surprise swap the punch with something else like a body shot.
Edit- I did not write this, it came from sweet or sugar or sweet sugar or some such boxing which now defunct so I can't find the original author to give credit to.
It's a shame because you never see phantoms being explained.
There must be an angle at all times?
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