Video: How to Do a Spinning Back Fist | Kickboxing Lessons by HowcastSportsFitness. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The spinning backfist rotates you a full turn to whip the back of the fist at the side of the head. Legal in most kickboxing rulesets, it requires tight spins and spotting.
3 key details
- Step across with the lead foot to start the spin.
- Spot the target over the shoulder.
- Whip the arm, don't push it.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Spin footwork
- 2:00Slow spins with spotting
- 3:00Shadow backfists both sides
- 2:00Combo after a jab
- 1:00Shoulder stretch
Safety
Shadow only at speed; hitting a heavy bag hard with the back of the hand can injure it.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
