Slipping

Slipping is a technique used in boxing that is similar to bobbing. It is considered one of the four basic defensive strategies, along with blocking, holding, and clinching. It is performed by moving the head to either side so that the opponent's punches "slip" by the boxer.^[1]

Slipping outside
Slipping inside

References

↑ Boxing: With Prefatory Note by Bat Mullins and Rowland George Allanson-Winn Headley

Boxing terminology

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Terms	The distance Below the belt Cutman Weight class Gatekeeper Journeyman Long Count Lineal championship Outpoint Pound for pound Punching power Punch-out

Punches	Jab Cross Hook (Swing) Uppercut Overhand Counterpunch (Cross-counter) Bolo punch Short straight-punch Rabbit punch Liver shot

Styles and technique	Bob and weave Bobbing Head fake Slipping One-two combo Check hook Peek-a-Boo Rope-a-dope Footwork Orthodox stance Southpaw stance

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