Swing - a side-punching blow from a long distance. It was often used in the 1940-1950s. Current boxers rarely use it, but nonetheless there are those who still practice such a blow.
Execution technique
Swing - a blow in boxing, which is one of the most powerful due to the joint connection of the push leg and body. Due to the long swing of the arms, swing is rarely used in a duel. After all, an opponent during this time will be able to block the danger, and then counterattack. To this day, such a hit is used by such popular athletes as Ricardo Mayorga, Gennady Golovkin and Deontay Wilder.
Based on the hand that strikes, and its direction, the following types of swing are distinguished:
- right in the face or body;
- left in the face or body;
- left with a slope.
Swing - a blow in boxing, which varies depending on the location of the knuckles of the athlete's hand. If they are in an upright position, then this is American swing, and if in a horizontal position, then it is called English. Few know how such a strike is performed. Boxing swing, the photo of which is presented in the article, can be applied in different ways.
Lever Punch
What is the name of the swing? A blow in boxing, during which two quick lashes to the head are carried out, is called lever punch. Such a technique was often performed by Peter Jackson - multiple Austrian heavyweight champion. He struck this blow during the fight as follows: standing firmly on his feet, the boxer carried out a long swing of his hand to the head, knowing in advance that he would be blocked or that the opponent would completely evade him.
Then the enemy began to wait for a blow from the other hand, and at that moment Jackson repeated the swing, doing it with all his might. The enemy fell into shock for some time and, as a rule, was lost in defense. It’s rare when after that the opponent remained on his feet.
What determines the strength of a swing?
A person’s punch will be highly effective only if he is trained properly. An ordinary person, having greater physical strength, will hit weaker than a professional boxer with less weight. Not many boxing fans can swing properly. A blow in a box, the technique of which requires testing, must be delivered taking into account the correct path length. Otherwise, he will not have such destructive power. Especially often, beginners, striking this blow, do not include legs. Such a mistake also negatively affects strength. In addition to the trajectory, speed is important. Swing refers to long strokes. He is practiced as finishing off a tired opponent. Therefore, excessive delay can lead to a counterattack unexpected for the boxer, for which he will not be ready.
When should you use swing?
A blow in this type of boxing is used to finish off an opponent who is already exhausted. In this state, the reaction of the boxer is reduced and he may not be able to block the attack. After the blow that came right to the head, hardly anyone would stand on his feet. There are very few such opponents. Swing - a punch in boxing, which is also used to finish off a boxer who has already been knocked down. It is at this moment that he is the most vulnerable and is unlikely to go on the attack.
In no case should you start a series of strokes with a swing, especially if you have little knowledge of the opponent’s fighting style. Otherwise, it may fail. If you give all your best at the beginning of the battle, you can skip a tangible blow yourself. Boxing swing is effective, but its untimely use can lead to defeat. Such a blow should be hidden behind a faster attack. For example, you can first break a couple of high-speed punches, and then perform a swing. The main thing is to be original and use a multiple boxing arsenal. Otherwise, the opponent will begin to read your ideas.
The difference between swing and jab
Especially newcomers often confuse these direct strokes. Although the differences between them are obvious. Jeb is a hit in which a boxer does not put all his strength. His task is to explore the opponent’s weaknesses by studying. After this, one should rush into battle with more powerful blows. Jeb is the fastest move since it has the shortest path.
It is this strike that boxers most often carry out in the ring. It is effective in conjunction with other attacks. Often, it’s with jab that the crown combinations begin. Swing can be called the older brother of the jab because of its large trajectory. This blow is quite insidious. Its beginning is very similar to a jab, and then turns into a side lunge of terrible power. Swing, unlike a jab, is often used as a single blow, without the use of ligaments.
Distance selection
Direct attacks like jab and swing are used by boxers who prefer long distances when they have to take a step forward when striking. This style is best for boxers who have long and strong arms. Athletes with good direct kicks should pay great attention to the work of their legs, since it is the correct movement that can lead to the most rapid and accurate hit. In addition, due to the work of the legs, a reduction in distance can be avoided. But if a boxer started a close fight, then the tactics should be changed and switch to hooks and uppercuts. If in this case you feel uncomfortable, then you should immediately break the distance due to the work of the legs and again switch to direct hits. It all depends on the tactics of the boxer, which is selected based on its strengths.
Very popular in our time are aggressive sports. Especially people have a keen interest in boxing. After all, this is not just a confrontation of force. In addition to the development of physical qualities, a boxer needs to think through
tactics of combat, analyzing the opponent’s behavior and his strengths. Any boxing tactic includes the correct conduct of defense and attack techniques.