Starting Position

Philly Shell stance:

1. Feet shoulder-width apart.

2. Step the right foot back.

3. Turn the heels 45-degrees.

4. Lift the rear heel up.

5. Bend the knees.

6. Wrists straight.

7. Fingers tucked under thumbs.

8. Rear hand to chin.

9. Rear elbow tucked in.

10. Lead forearm protecting the lower body (solar plexus).

11. Lead shoulder raised over chin.

12. Chin down.

The Shoulder-Roll

1. Turn the lead shoulder to 12 o’clock.

2. Slightly lean to the right (Southpaws left)

3. Slightly bend the knees.

4. Eyes on the opponent.

5. Be ready to counter-punch.

Common Mistakes

1. Flat-footed stance.

2. Standing square to opponent.

3. Standing side-on to opponent.

4. Locked knees.

5. Locking the hips.

6. Flaring rear elbow.

7. Lead hand under rear elbow.

8. Low hands.

9. Low lead shoulder.

10. High chin.

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