orthodox stance
Conventional fighting position
In boxing and other combat sports, an orthodox stance positions the left foot and left hand forward, with the right hand back as the power hand.
This is the natural fighting position for right-handed fighters, who make up the majority.
He dropped into an orthodox stance and circled left.
The opposite is a southpaw stance.
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