Lean back /LOP/
Lean back (Thai: หลบ, pronounced LOP) is a Muay Thai technique term. Slipping a head kick or elbow by leaning the upper body back out of range without moving the feet. Thai lop means to dodge or evade. It is also written Lop and Evade. Related terms: Parry and Counter. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Lean backหลบ
- Slipping a head kick or elbow by leaning the upper body back out of range without moving the feet. Thai lop means to dodge or evade.
| Term | Lean back |
|---|---|
| Thai script | หลบ |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | LOP |
| Also written | Lop, Evade |
| Category | Technique |
Sources: muay-thai-santai.com ↗
Questions about Lean back
What does Lean back mean in Muay Thai?
Slipping a head kick or elbow by leaning the upper body back out of range without moving the feet. Thai lop means to dodge or evade.
How do you pronounce Lean back?
Lean back is pronounced roughly LOP. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Lean back written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written หลบ.
What are other spellings of Lean back?
It is also written Lop and Evade. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Lean back?
Related terms: Parry and Counter.
Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between regions and transliteration systems. Pronunciations are approximate English renderings; Thai is tonal. Spotted an error? Tell us.