What Are Different Boxing Stances? Quick Guide
The main boxing stances are southpaw, orthodox, and switching hitting. Besides these, there are many others, less common, such as Philly Shell and Peek-a-Boo.
The main boxing stances are southpaw, orthodox, and switching hitting. Besides these, there are many others, less common, such as Philly Shell and Peek-a-Boo.
A switch-hitting boxer alternates stances between punches. In switch stance or switching stance in boxing, you change the position of your lead foot and hand.
An orthodox stance in boxing is used by right-handed boxers; they keep their left hand and foot forward and their right hand and foot reserved for power shots.
A southpaw stance denotes a left-handed boxer who keeps their right hand and foot forward while fighting. Their left hand and left foot are in the rear position.
The orthodox stance is used by right-handed fighters whose left foot and left hand are dominant. The southpaw stance is the mirror image of the orthodox stance.