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Coach callout · “Rear Uppercut”

Rear UppercutFundamentals

A short rear-hand punch that rises through the center from the legs and hip, not from a dropped hand.

Side
rear
Range
close
Target
Torso or chin line
Three-phase movement

Build it clean.

  1. 01

    Setup

    Bend the knees slightly while keeping your torso stacked and the rear glove close to your face.

  2. 02

    Strike

    Drive from the rear foot and hip as the fist rises through the center with the elbow underneath it.

  3. 03

    Return

    Stop the punch compactly, draw the glove back to guard, and settle into your stance.

Coaching and safety

Coach Cue

“Drive up through the middle.”

Common Mistake

Dropping the hand to load up or folding forward at the waist before the punch.

Safety First

Practice at close but comfortable range and never force the elbow beyond a controlled finishing position.

Take it into a full round

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