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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.
TermSwitch kick
Also writtenLead-leg roundhouse, Switch-step kick
CategoryTechnique

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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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