Why?
- To be in a position to punch or defend.
- Defend means – parry punches or cover head or cover body.
Teaching points?
- Dominant hand – thumb on cheek bone.
- Lead hand – a little further forward.
- Look in between hands.
- There are different styles of guard. Some coaches would say look over hands, and position both hands a little further forwards.
- Forearms parallel.
- Relax the shoulders.
- Tuck chin down.
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