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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

On This Page

  • Key Points
  • Common Mistakes
  • Training Drills

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  • Horizontal Elbow
    Sok Tad / ศอกตัด