Swing (boxing)

right hook
Swing in Burmese boxing
Also known as	France: Serbia: Свинг-кроше Russia：Свинг Japan: China: Thailand: Burma:
Focus	Striking

The swing or overhand is a type of hook, with the main difference being that in the swing the arm is usually more extended.

right hook in attack
right hookcounter punch
left hook(in corner)

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

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