Which side do you lean on during clinch?

wordisbond · 02-19-2010, 12:33 AM

During the clinch or infighting, which side to you tend to lean toward? As an orthodox fighter facing another orthodox fighter, is it more advantageous to lean to the left (his right shoulder) or the right (his left shoulder), or does it not matter? Or does it depend on what your opponent's strenghs are? Any insights would be appreciated.

taj-09 · 02-19-2010, 04:34 AM

lean to the side where you feel you have better balance. I tend to lean to the right. Lean to the side where he doesnt hit you. If you lean to your right and he is smashing you with left uppercuts dont lean there the next time.

GPater11093 · 02-19-2010, 05:21 AM

I lean to the right, it means you can slip your head under their chin.

mmunger · 02-19-2010, 09:33 AM

If you are right-handed, lean with your left shoulder to give yourself some room for the uppercut.

TheRock49 · 02-20-2010, 06:48 PM

I'd say his left/yourright. Shouldn't go towards his power.

wordisbond · 02-21-2010, 12:03 AM

^Makes a lot of sense thanks.

Son of Gaul · 02-21-2010, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by taj-09

lean to the side where you feel you have better balance. I tend to lean to the right. Lean to the side where he doesnt hit you. If you lean to your right and he is smashing you with left uppercuts dont lean there the next time.

KillSomething · 02-21-2010, 02:03 PM

I usually lean to my right. Feels better when trying to back the guy up. Also, my left arm is pressing on both of his arms, and my head is protected by his head. It's a tough position to punch from, but it's hard for him to hit you as well. I usually wait for him to throw a right hook, then I duck it and counter. If he tries to square up, he's open for uppercuts to the head and body.

rodney · 03-07-2010, 10:47 PM

Lean forward so I can pul back with a short hook.
Maybe knock him out.

02-19-2010, 12:33 AM	#1
wordisbond Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 602 vCash: 1000	Which side do you lean on during clinch? During the clinch or infighting, which side to you tend to lean toward? As an orthodox fighter facing another orthodox fighter, is it more advantageous to lean to the left (his right shoulder) or the right (his left shoulder), or does it not matter? Or does it depend on what your opponent's strenghs are? Any insights would be appreciated.
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02-19-2010, 04:34 AM	#2
taj-09 Journeyman ESB Jr Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: sherps mummys bed Posts: 192 vCash: 1590	Re: Which side do you lean on during clinch? lean to the side where you feel you have better balance. I tend to lean to the right. Lean to the side where he doesnt hit you. If you lean to your right and he is smashing you with left uppercuts dont lean there the next time.
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02-19-2010, 05:21 AM	#3
GPater11093 Barry East Side VIP Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 19,025 vCash: 836	Re: Which side do you lean on during clinch? I lean to the right, it means you can slip your head under their chin.
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02-19-2010, 09:33 AM	#4
mmunger newbie Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 23 vCash: 500	Re: Which side do you lean on during clinch? If you are right-handed, lean with your left shoulder to give yourself some room for the uppercut.
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02-20-2010, 06:48 PM	#5
TheRock49 Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 588 vCash: 1000	Re: Which side do you lean on during clinch? I'd say his left/yourright. Shouldn't go towards his power.
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02-21-2010, 12:03 AM	#6
wordisbond Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 602 vCash: 1000	Re: Which side do you lean on during clinch? ^Makes a lot of sense thanks.
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02-21-2010, 02:03 PM	#8
KillSomething Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 2,938 vCash: 75	Re: Which side do you lean on during clinch? I usually lean to my right. Feels better when trying to back the guy up. Also, my left arm is pressing on both of his arms, and my head is protected by his head. It's a tough position to punch from, but it's hard for him to hit you as well. I usually wait for him to throw a right hook, then I duck it and counter. If he tries to square up, he's open for uppercuts to the head and body.
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03-07-2010, 10:47 PM	#9
rodney Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,951 vCash: 1000	Re: Which side do you lean on during clinch? Lean forward so I can pul back with a short hook. Maybe knock him out.
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