Quote Originally Posted by Chris N.

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[size=11pt]1. Body weight must be shifted directly over the straight left leg.
OK I won't pretend I am an expert on this topic but am not too sure about this particular point since it doesn't mesh with something another coach has told me before. I have been told not to bring your bodyweight up with punches as it's supposed to take part of the power away - I'd figure straightening the left leg would do this.

Also if you're left leg is locked straight wouldn't it be harder to mover after the punch? I've been told never to allow my legs to lock straight but to always have a little 'give' in my knees.

Also wouldn't having all the weight on the left leg mean you're taking the weight off of the rear leg - which goes against the idea of driving off of it?

Also as a bitter old women who's done er knee before I'd worry that locking the knees out -especially when throwing power punches - would increase the chance of injury.

Perhaps there's a simple explanation to all of this someone can give me......