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Shoulder roll
Names by art: Boxing: Shoulder roll / Philly shell
Appears in 1 art.
⚠ Train with an instructor. Learn and practise this technique only under a qualified instructor, on a suitable surface and with a cooperative partner. This page explains; it does not replace a teacher.
Biomechanics: what the body does
The lead shoulder rises and the torso turns away so the punch glances off the shoulder, while the lead hand sits low across the body; the rotation loads the rear hand for an immediate counter.
Appears in 1 art
| Art | Name used in this art |
|---|---|
| Boxing | Shoulder roll / Philly shell |
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Low sweeping block Rising block Inside-outward forearm block Knife-hand block Hand parry (slapping deflection) Slip (head and torso evasion) Bob and weave Shin check Sprawl (takedown defence) High guard / cover-up Sensitivity drill (sticky / push hands)
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Wabukan (2026). “Shoulder roll”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/rolar-ombro (accessed 2026-10-30).
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