Switch kick
Switch kick is a Muay Thai technique term. Roundhouse with the lead leg after a quick foot switch to load the hip. Fast and hard to read, so it is a staple of the Thai kicking game. It is also written Lead-leg roundhouse and Switch-step kick. Related terms: Te tat and Body kick.
Meaning
- Switch kick
- Roundhouse with the lead leg after a quick foot switch to load the hip. Fast and hard to read, so it is a staple of the Thai kicking game.
| Term | Switch kick |
|---|---|
| Also written | Lead-leg roundhouse, Switch-step kick |
| Category | Technique |
Sources: en.wikipedia.org ↗
Questions about Switch kick
What does Switch kick mean in Muay Thai?
Roundhouse with the lead leg after a quick foot switch to load the hip. Fast and hard to read, so it is a staple of the Thai kicking game.
What are other spellings of Switch kick?
It is also written Lead-leg roundhouse and Switch-step kick. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Switch kick?
Related terms: Te tat and Body kick.
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