Blocking and Parrying Analysis

Defensive Techniques Analysis

Different defensive styles have varying effectiveness depending on opponent style and physical attributes.

Primary Defensive Styles

• High Guard - Arms up protecting head, absorbing punches on gloves/arms
• Shoulder Roll - Using shoulder rotation to deflect punches
• Peek-a-Boo - Tight guard with head movement, moving inside
• Philly Shell - Lead shoulder up, rear hand high, front hand low

Effectiveness Indicators

• Low opponent power accuracy (under 25%)
• Few clean head shots landed
• Opponent fatigue from missed punches
• Ability to counter immediately after defense

Style Matchups

• High guard - Vulnerable to body attacks and feints
• Shoulder roll - Requires excellent timing, risky against volume punchers
• Peek-a-Boo - Effective against tall opponents, requires constant movement
• Movement-based - Works until corners/ropes, needs ring space