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Figure 22: Correct position of the front hand. There is no space between my arm and my side. This allows for complete relaxation of the arm.

Figure 23: Incorrect position of the front hand. The slight extension at the shoulder places unnecessary tension on the arm, which will slow your punch.

There should be little space, if any, between your arm and your side. Holding your arm away from your body places tension on your shoulder, and you’ll be wasting energy holding your arm out. This will slow you down.

Some people incorrectly think that holding your arm out gives you a speed advantage, by keeping the hand closer to the target, but it will only fatigue your poor deltoids, making you slow. As with our phasic bent knee, keeping the arm close gives you more potential energy. You have somewhere from which to lash out. If your arm is already extended, you have a tired arm with nowhere left to go. See Figure 23.

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Now let’s be a little more precise about positioning the lead hand. Have someone stand in front of you, and with your right hand up, extend your right index finger. Where is your finger pointing? It should be toward the target, your opponent’s nose. If you find yourself pointing too low—say, at your opponent’s foot—readjust your hand so that you’re pointing at the nose. Likewise, if you find yourself pointing at the sky, you’re aiming too high. Again, adjust your hand so that you’re pointing at your opponent’s head. Now close your fist. This is the correct position of the hand. See Figures 24 through 26.