Jab

A jab is a straight punch thrown with the lead hand, usually from a fighter’s guard. It is used to measure distance, disrupt an opponent, and set up other attacks.

Boxing stance: A boxer’s balanced posture for moving, defending, and striking. The lead hand’s position and reach begin with the boxer’s stance.
Jab–cross combination: A two-punch sequence in which a jab is followed by a rear-hand cross. The jab commonly initiates this basic boxing combination.
Cross (boxing): A straight punch thrown with the rear hand, often powered by torso rotation. Unlike the jab, the cross uses the farther hand and usually carries more power.
Double jab: Two jabs thrown in quick succession. Repeating the lead-hand strike can maintain pressure or disguise a follow-up.
Lead hand: The hand positioned toward an opponent in a fighting stance. The jab is delivered by the hand closest to the opponent.
Feint: A deceptive movement intended to provoke or misdirect an opponent. A threatened jab can draw a defensive reaction without committing to a punch.
Hook (boxing): A punch delivered along a curved path, commonly with the elbow bent. Its circular path contrasts with the jab’s direct, straight-line delivery.
Flicker jab: A fast, whipping jab thrown with a loose arm and minimal windup. This variation emphasizes speed and unpredictability over force.
Punching technique: The coordinated body mechanics used to deliver a punch. The jab is one specific form of straight punching technique.
Counterpunch: A strike delivered in response to an opponent’s attack. A jab can interrupt an advancing opponent before a counterpunch lands.

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