Overhand /MUT WEE-ANG YAO/
Overhand (Thai: หมัดเหวี่ยงยาว, pronounced MUT WEE-ANG YAO) is a Muay Thai technique term. Long, looping punch that travels over the guard. Thai: long swinging fist. Popular with punchers (Muay Mat) chasing a knockout. It is also written Mat wiang yao and Haymaker. Related terms: Hook and Muay Mat. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Overhandหมัดเหวี่ยงยาว
- Long, looping punch that travels over the guard. Thai: long swinging fist. Popular with punchers (Muay Mat) chasing a knockout.
| Term | Overhand |
|---|---|
| Thai script | หมัดเหวี่ยงยาว |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | MUT WEE-ANG YAO |
| Also written | Mat wiang yao, Haymaker |
| Category | Technique |
Sources: en.wikipedia.org ↗
Questions about Overhand
What does Overhand mean in Muay Thai?
Long, looping punch that travels over the guard. Thai: long swinging fist. Popular with punchers (Muay Mat) chasing a knockout.
How do you pronounce Overhand?
Overhand is pronounced roughly MUT WEE-ANG YAO. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Overhand written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written หมัดเหวี่ยงยาว.
What are other spellings of Overhand?
It is also written Mat wiang yao and Haymaker. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Overhand?
Related terms: Hook and Muay Mat.