lead hand
Closer striking hand
Lead hand refers to the forward hand in fighting or sports—the one closer to your opponent.
In boxing, a right-handed fighter's lead hand is the left, used for jabs and quick strikes while the dominant hand stays back for power punches.
She keeps her lead hand high to protect her chin.
In some workplaces, a lead hand is a senior worker who directs others without full supervisory authority.
- jabQuick, straight blow
- boxingCombat sport using fists
- boxing stanceReady posture for combat
- stanceStanding posture or viewpoint
- dominantHaving superior influence
front · punch · right cross · guard · southpaw · orthodox · guide · steering · grip · control · primary · fist · technique · footwork · ring · fight night · glove · glove up
workplace hierarchy
lead handlaborer
Physical task performer
helper · apprentice · journeyman · subordinate · foreman
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