Remember: definitions vary between gyms and coaches. Use this as orientation, not as a substitute for instruction.
A cue is useful when it changes the next movement.
Punches
The lead-hand straight punch
Usually the quickest way to touch range, set rhythm or make a reaction. Recover the hand and stance before the next idea.
The rear-hand straight punch
Drive from the floor and rotate without falling over the front foot. The rear hand returns as the hips settle.
A compact curved punch
Turn the body together rather than swinging the arm wide. Keep the elbow and wrist aligned with your coach’s guidance.
A short punch up the middle
Use the legs and torso, not a dropped hand. It needs a close range and a controlled recovery.
Defence and movement
Slip is a small head movement off the centre line. Roll bends the knees and moves under a hook. Cover uses the guard to protect while you recover. A pivot changes your angle without crossing the feet. The shared skill is returning to a position where you can see and act.
Practise one term
Choose one word, set a short round and remove everything else. ShadowCoach recognises common punches and can provide cues about guard, pace and movement, but the app does not decide whether a movement is safe for your body.
Put the glossary into motion
Generate a simple combination, then practise it slowly enough to notice the recovery.
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