Snap Back (Rock back, Pull back, Lean back, Slip back)

Snap Back to Cross to the Body

The snap back is a defense which moves the upper body back to evade a strike to your head. 

To execute simply do a rear foot step back (front foot stays in plays and rear foot steps back) by pushing off the front foot and move the head by leaning the torso back. Then quickly push off the back foot "snapping" you back into a position to execute your counter attack. 

Alternatively, you can use the push step backward then push step forward to bring you back. This method allows you to move further back, which in terms of evading the strike is safer but the greater distance may slow your counter attack. 

Your counter strike when using the snap back is usually the jab, cross or rear leg round kick.



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