jab
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The jab is a straight blow delivered (generally from a distance) with the arm above the lead foot (the left arm and foot for the right-handed boxer). The punch is quick and explosive.
A jab is a quick, straight punch in boxing, typically delivered with the leading hand. It's a fundamental offensive move used to score points, set up other punches, or gauge an opponent's distance and reactions. Jabs are characterized by their speed and abruptness, aiming to land a forceful thrust without overcommitting. While primarily a boxing term, "jab" can also refer to any quick, pointed thrust or a sharp, often critical, comment.1
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