Here are 5 Advantages and Disadvantages to Throwing an Overhand Right. Also I include how I personally practice the “overhand right punch.” The Overhand Punch is a very popular technique used in the MMA and Boxing industry. Almost all videos on the overhand strike DON'T mention these 5 Advantages and Disadvantages when throwing an overhand right punch. Here's what you need to know about the Overhand Right.
The 5 advantages of using the Overhand Strike:
1. Has diverse angles to travel on
2. It’s a deceptive strike
3. It’s a natural movement pattern of the human shoulder Joint
4. It offers tremendous power
5. It can be used in sereval different ranges
The 5 Disadvantages of ANY Overhand Strike:
1. Inevitable telegraphic actions
2. Over commitment
3. Accuracy
4. Injury to hand and shoulder joints
5. Over reliance on a source of power