Defense

Roll (Slip & Roll)

The roll (or 'roll under') is a U-shaped movement used to make hooks miss over the top of your head. You bend at the knees, dip under the punch, and rise on the other side in position to counter.

How to do it

1. 1Bend the knees and dip down as the hook comes.
2. 2Rotate under the punch in a small U-shape.
3. 3Rise on the opposite side, hands up.
4. 4Counter as you come up.

Common mistakes

• Rolling with the head down and eyes off target.
• Dipping straight down instead of under and across.
• Standing back up out of stance.