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{{Flagicon|France}} France: Direct (bras arrière)
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{{Flagicon|Albania}} Albania:Direkt


{{Flagicon|Serbia}} Serbia: Задњи директ (двојка)
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{{Flagicon|Romania}} Romania: Directă (braţ spate)
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{{Flagicon|JPN}} Japan: [[Gyaku-zuki]]
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{{Flagicon|China}} China: 後手直拳
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{{Flagicon|Thailand}} Thailand: Mat Trong Kwa (หมัด ตรง ขวา)


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In [[boxing]], a '''cross''' (also commonly called a '''straight''')<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://heavyfists.com/right-cross-straight-right-difference|title=Boxing {{!}} Right cross Straight right Difference|last=|first=|date=2016-01-05|website=Heavyfists.con|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105053539/http://heavyfists.com/right-cross-straight-right-difference|archive-date=January 5, 2016|dead-url=Yes|access-date=2019-07-20}}</ref> is a punch usually thrown with the dominant hand the instant an opponent leads with his opposite hand. The blow crosses over the leading arm, hence its name. It is a power-punch like the [[uppercut]] and [[hook (boxing)|hook]]. [[Compubox]], a [[computer]]ized punch scoring system, counts the cross as a ''power-punch''.
In [[boxing]], a '''straight''' or '''cross''' (also commonly called a '''rear hand punch''')<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://heavyfists.com/right-cross-straight-right-difference|title=Boxing {{!}} Right cross Straight right Difference|date=2016-01-05|website=Heavyfists.con|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105053539/http://heavyfists.com/right-cross-straight-right-difference|archive-date=January 5, 2016|url-status=dead|access-date=2019-07-20}}</ref> are punches usually thrown with the dominant hand
and are power punches like the [[uppercut]] and [[hook (boxing)|hook]]. [[Compubox]], a [[computer]]ized punch scoring system, counts the straight and cross as power punches.

The Straight/Cross remains one of the most common methods of [[knockout]] across [[combat sports]] including [[boxing]], [[kickboxing]], and [[MMA]].


==Technique==
==Technique==
From the guard position, the rear hand is thrown from the chin, crossing the body and travelling towards the target in a straight line. The rear shoulder is thrust forward and finishes just touching the outside of the chin. At the same time, the lead hand is retracted and tucked against the face to protect the inside of the chin. For additional power, the torso and hips are rotated counterclockwise (for right-handers, and clockwise for lefties) as the cross is thrown. Weight is also transferred from the rear foot to the lead foot, resulting in the rear heel turning outwards as it acts as a fulcrum for the transfer of weight. Body rotation and the sudden weight transfer is what gives the cross its power. Like the [[jab]], a half-step forward may be added. After the cross is thrown, the hand is retracted quickly and the guard position resumed. It can be used to [[Counterpunch (boxing)|counterpunch]] a jab, aiming for the opponent's head (or a counter to a cross aimed at the body) or to set up a [[hook (boxing)|hook]]. The cross can also follow a [[jab]], creating the classic "[[one-two combo]]". The cross is also called a "straight" or "right".
From the guard position, the rear hand is thrown from the chin, travelling towards the target in a straight line. The rear shoulder comes forward and finishes touching the outside of the chin. For cover, the lead hand can be retracted and tucked against the face to protect the inside of the chin. For additional power, the torso and hips rotate counterclockwise (for right-hand dominant, and clockwise for left-hand dominant) as the straight/cross is thrown. Weight is also transferred from the rear foot to the lead foot, resulting in the rear heel turning outwards to transfer weight. Body rotation and the sudden weight transfer is what gives the straight/cross its power.


If it is thrown the instant an opponent leads with the same side hand, the blow crosses over the leading arm, hence its name. If the rear hand instead travels inside the opponent's guard, it is a straight.

It is commonly used to set up a [[hook (boxing)|hook]]. The straight/cross can also follow a [[jab]], creating the classic "[[one-two combo]]".
A variation of this is a corkscrew punch where it travels in same angle as hook but keep arm fully extended and flick your wrist to first 2 knuckles.
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Image:Direct_long1.jpg|A right straight punch (cross)
Image:Direct_long1.jpg|A right cross (as it is traveling over the guard)
Image:absorption_torsion1.jpg|''A left straight punch (cross)←Left-handed person
Image:absorption_torsion1.jpg|A left straight punch from a [[Southpaw stance|Southpaw]]
Image:cross1.jpg|''A cross in [[Counterpunch (boxing)|counterpunch]] (cross-counter)
Image:cross1.jpg|A straight in [[Counterpunch (boxing)|counterpunch]]. Were this over the jab, it would be considered a cross.
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==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==

Latest revision as of 05:31, 1 January 2025

Cross (Straight punch)
Cross for the stop in Burmese boxing
Also known asFrance France: Direct (bras arrière)

Albania Albania:Direkt

Serbia Serbia: Задњи директ (двојка)

Romania Romania: Directă (braţ spate)

Japan Japan: Gyaku zuki

China China: 後手直拳

Russia Russia:Кросс

Thailand Thailand: Mat Trong Kwa (หมัด ตรง ขวา)

Myanmar Burma: Pyon Latt-di

Poland Poland: Prosty

Ukraine Ukraine: Крос

Bulgaria Bulgaria: Прав удар
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In boxing, a straight or cross (also commonly called a rear hand punch)[1] are punches usually thrown with the dominant hand and are power punches like the uppercut and hook. Compubox, a computerized punch scoring system, counts the straight and cross as power punches.

The Straight/Cross remains one of the most common methods of knockout across combat sports including boxing, kickboxing, and MMA.

Technique

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From the guard position, the rear hand is thrown from the chin, travelling towards the target in a straight line. The rear shoulder comes forward and finishes touching the outside of the chin. For cover, the lead hand can be retracted and tucked against the face to protect the inside of the chin. For additional power, the torso and hips rotate counterclockwise (for right-hand dominant, and clockwise for left-hand dominant) as the straight/cross is thrown. Weight is also transferred from the rear foot to the lead foot, resulting in the rear heel turning outwards to transfer weight. Body rotation and the sudden weight transfer is what gives the straight/cross its power.

If it is thrown the instant an opponent leads with the same side hand, the blow crosses over the leading arm, hence its name. If the rear hand instead travels inside the opponent's guard, it is a straight.

It is commonly used to set up a hook. The straight/cross can also follow a jab, creating the classic "one-two combo". A variation of this is a corkscrew punch where it travels in same angle as hook but keep arm fully extended and flick your wrist to first 2 knuckles.

References

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  1. ^ "Boxing | Right cross Straight right Difference". Heavyfists.con. 2016-01-05. Archived from the original on January 5, 2016. Retrieved 2019-07-20.
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