The Outside Slip Of The Cross and of the 1-2 Tutorial
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Outside Slip
Genusアウトサイドスリップ(Autosaido Surippu)
TransliterationTranslation: outside slip
Overview
The Outside Slip moves the head to the outside of the incoming punch (away from the opponent's centre), rotating the upper body so the punch passes over the inside shoulder. [1] The outside slip is the safer of the two slip directions because it moves the defender away from the opponent's rear hand, reducing the risk of being hit by the next punch in a combination. [1],[2] The outside slip creates an excellent angle for counter-crosses and overhands thrown over the top of the opponent's extended arm. [2],[3]
History & Origin
Effectiveness
Lineage
The outside slip moves the head to the outside of the punch, a fundamental boxing technique. [1]
Competition Record
Pernell Whitaker's slipping ability, particularly his outside slips against jabs, was a defining element of his four-division world championship career and earned him wide recognition as one of boxing's greatest defensive fighters. [1]
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Biomechanical Mechanism
Primary Action — Moving the head off the centre line to avoid an incoming strike without retreating
Joints Involved — Cervical spine (lateral flexion), knees (level change for bob and weave), hips (rotation for counter position)
Force Vector — Lateral or downward — the head moves just enough to make the strike miss while maintaining counter-striking distance
Counter-attack Advantage — Slipping loads the rear hand or lead hook for an immediate counter — defensive movement becomes offensive positioning
Position & Entry
From fighting stance — Move the head laterally (slip) or vertically (bob-and-weave) to make the incoming strike miss by inches
As counter-setup — Slip the punch and immediately counter — the defensive movement loads the counter strike
Variants
Inside slip — moving the head to the inside of the incoming punch
Outside slip — moving the head to the outside of the incoming punch
Bob and weave — ducking under a hook and rising on the other side
Pull-back — leaning the head and torso backward to make the punch fall short
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Ratings
Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
1
Low1/10
Evasion techniques avoid contact entirely; lowest injury risk of all techniques
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Advanced
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
— Unified MMA — Legal defensive technique
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDFWBC/Boxing — Legal — blocking and evasion are core boxing skills {src— WBC Rules of Boxing}
— WKF — Legal — blocking is a fundamental karate skill
WKF Competition Rules 2024PDFKyokushin — Legal {src— IKO Kyokushin Tournament Rules}
— WT — Legal
WT Competition Rules 2024PDF— WAKO — Legal
WAKO Competition RulesPDFK-1/GLORY — Legal {src— K-1/GLORY Kickboxing Rules}
— IFMA — Legal
IFMA Muay Thai RulesPDFTraining Notes
✓The outside slip moves your head to the outside of the opponent's punch — away from their centreline and their other hand
✓Bend the knees and rotate the torso away from the punch — your head moves outside the line of the extended arm
✓The outside slip is the safer of the two slips — it takes your head away from the opponent's power hand
✓From the outside slip, counters include: rear straight over the top, lead hook around the guard, and pivot to a new angle
✓The outside slip of the jab is the bread-and-butter defensive move in boxing — slip outside, counter with the cross
✓Use the outside slip against the opponent's power hand (cross) to avoid their combination flow
✓The Philly shell/shoulder roll is built on the outside slip principle — the lead shoulder rolls the punch past while the head slips outside
Common Mistakes
!Slipping too far outside — this takes you out of counter range and wastes energy
!Leaning away at the waist — bend the knees, don't just tilt
!Dropping the lead hand while slipping outside — it should be available for a lead hook counter
!Not countering after the outside slip — the outside angle is prime for counter crosses and hooks
!Outside slipping when you should be blocking — some punches (hooks, uppercuts) can't be slipped; block them
!Moving the feet sideways at the same time as slipping — the slip should be a head movement with stable feet, not a step
!Slipping in the same direction repeatedly — alternate inside and outside to remain unpredictable
Related Techniques
Counter Techniques
Setup Chain
1Read the Punch — identify the incoming strike angle and timing
2Bend at the Waist/Knees — move the head off the centre line
3Maintain Eye Contact — keep eyes on the opponent throughout the evasion
4Counter from Angle — fire back from the new advantageous position
Sources & References
Primary Source
Boxing (Edwin Haislet, 1940)
1BookBoxing (Dempsey, 1950)
Alias sources — [1] Championship Fighting (Dempsey, 1950) [2] Boxing Mastery (Hatmaker, 2004) [3] Fighter's Fact Book (Christensen, 2000)
2BookChampionship Fighting (Dempsey, 1950)
Effectiveness sources — [1] Championship Fighting (Dempsey, 1950) [2] Boxing Mastery (Hatmaker, 2004)
3OtherJapanese Combat Sports Katakana Convention
Standard katakana transliteration of Western martial arts terminology (外来語) — used in Japanese MMA, boxing, and BJJ communities
4CitationBoxing (Dempsey, 1950)
Alias sources — [1] Championship Fighting (Dempsey, 1950) [2] Boxing Mastery (Hatmaker, 2004) [3] Fighter's Fact Book (Christensen, 2000)
5CitationChampionship Fighting (Dempsey, 1950)
Effectiveness sources — [1] Championship Fighting (Dempsey, 1950) [2] Boxing Mastery (Hatmaker, 2004)
Community
Athletics
Requires
neck flexibility, knee bend coordination, visual tracking
Favours
shorter stature for easier level changes, strong neck
Key muscles
neck muscles, quadriceps, obliques, calves
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a good counter when my opponent throws a 1-2 at me?
You can counter a 1-2 with an outside slip followed by your own 1-2, or slip and throw a hook and a cross. Dwaynamics Digital demonstrates that slipping the jab and cross gives you the angles to fire back immediately.
How do I combine the outside slip into a combo?
After slipping the incoming 1-2, you can flow into hooks and crosses of your own. Common sequences include slip-slip-hook-cross or jab-slip-hook-cross, keeping the tempo tight and maintaining your offensive pressure.
How does the Outside Slip work?
The Outside Slip moves the head to the outside of the incoming punch (away from the opponent's centre), rotating the upper body so the punch passes over the inside shoulder. The outside slip is the safer of the two slip directions because it moves the defender away from the opponent's rear hand, reducing the risk of being hit by the next punch in a combination.
Where does the Outside Slip come from?
The outside slip is considered the safer and more commonly taught slip direction in boxing, recommended as the default slipping direction for beginners. It remains a fundamental defensive technique at all levels of boxing and MMA striking.
Is the Outside Slip legal in competition?
Unified MMA: legal — Legal defensive technique; WBC/Boxing: legal — Legal — blocking and evasion are core boxing skills; WKF: legal — Legal — blocking is a fundamental karate skill; Kyokushin: legal — Legal; WT: legal — Legal; WAKO: legal — Legal; K: legal — 1/GLORY — Legal; IFMA: legal — Legal
How dangerous is the Outside Slip?
Danger rating 1/10. Low — evasion techniques avoid contact entirely; lowest injury risk of all techniques
How do I set up the Outside Slip?
The standard setup chain: Read the Punch → Bend at the Waist/Knees → Maintain Eye Contact → Counter from Angle.
How do I defend against the Outside Slip?
Standard counters include: Timing — attack when the defence is recovering or between movements / Feint — use deception to create openings in the defensive structure / Angle Change — attack from an unexpected angle that the defence does not cover.
What are the variants of the Outside Slip?
Common variants: Inside slip (moving the head to the inside of the incoming punch); Outside slip (moving the head to the outside of the incoming punch); Bob and weave (ducking under a hook and rising on the other side); Pull-back (leaning the head and torso backward to make the punch fal…).
How effective is the Outside Slip in competition?
Pernell Whitaker's slipping ability, particularly his outside slips against jabs, was a defining element of his four-division world championship career and earned him wide recognition as one of boxing's greatest defensive fighters.
What are common mistakes when doing the Outside Slip?
Top errors to watch for: Slipping too far outside — this takes you out of counter range and wastes energy / Leaning away at the waist — bend the knees, don't just tilt / Dropping the lead hand while slipping outside — it should be available for a lead hook counter / Not countering after the outside slip — the outside angle is prime for counter crosses and hooks.
What are other names for the Outside Slip?
The Outside Slip is also known as Autosaido Surippu, Outside Head Slip, Outward Slip, Safety Slip.