Also called Spinning back fist, Spinning backhand
The spinning backfist turns the body a full circle and lands the back of the fist on the side of the head. The spin adds momentum and arrives from an angle the opponent rarely sees, especially after they have just missed. Boxing rules ban it, so check your rule set before you use it.
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How to do it
- 1Step the lead foot across in front of your rear foot, toes pointing away from the target.
- 2Turn your head first and find the target over your rear shoulder.
- 3Keep spinning on the balls of both feet, letting the rear arm swing out at head height.
- 4Strike with the back of the fist, arm slightly bent, as your hips finish the turn.
- 5Complete the circle back into stance with your guard up.
- Spinning blind, without turning the head first to spot the target.
- Starting from too far away, so the arm swings through empty air.
- Stopping with your back turned instead of completing the circle.
Safety: Drill it only on mitts or the bag until your coach clears it for sparring, and never spin into a partner who is not expecting it.
Drills
Your partner throws a slow jab that you slip; off the miss, step across and land the spinning backfist on a mitt they hold at head height, then return to guard.
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