combinationsintermediate
JAB-CROSS-LEFT ELBOW
หมัดและศอก
When the 1-2 pressures the opponent into a tight guard, the lead elbow arrives at the seam. The elbow is thrown at punching range, not clinch range, and becomes available because the cross has already closed the distance. A horizontal or diagonal elbow lands on the same line the hook would, but with a harder, sharper contact point.
KEY POINTS
- 01Close distance fully with the cross so the elbow has range
- 02Keep the elbow arm tight with the fist near the shoulder
- 03Rotate the torso through the elbow as if throwing a hook
- 04Rear hand protects the face during the elbow
- 05Recover by framing or stepping off angle
COMMON MISTAKES
- ✕Throwing the elbow from too far away
- ✕Using a windup that telegraphs
- ✕Leaving the rear hand low after the cross
- ✕Losing balance forward on the elbow
TRAINING DRILLS
- →Pad work on elbow pads at close range
- →Shadow boxing the sequence with full follow-through
- →Partner drills at stationary distance
VISUAL GUIDE
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