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  2. Punch (combat) - Wikipedia

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    Haymaker A punch in which the arm is whipped sideways from the shoulder joint with minimal elbow bend. The name is derived from the motion, which mimics the action of manually cutting hay by swinging a scythe. The haymaker is considered an imperfect/impure punch, as the angle of approach is unsupported by the remainder of the forearm.

  3. Switchel - Wikipedia

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    Switchel, switzel, swizzle, switchy, ginger-water, or haymaker's punch (of uncertain etymology, but possibly related to "sweet"), is a drink made from water mixed with vinegar and often seasoned with ginger. It is typically sweetened with molasses, although honey, sugar, brown sugar, or maple syrup may also be used. [1]

  4. Boxing styles and technique - Wikipedia

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    Haymaker: A haymaker is a wide-angle punch similar to a hook, but instead of getting power from body rotation, it gets its power from its large loop. It is considered an unsophisticated punch, and leaves one open to a counter.

  5. Haymaker - Wikipedia

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    Haymaker, a 2003 album by the American metal band Throwdown; Haymaker (band), a Canadian country rock band; Haymaker Hall, a residence hall at Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, U.S. Panaeolina foenisecii or Haymaker, a common species of mushroom; A type of boxing punch, a wild swing with all of a person's might to knock out the opponent

  6. Glossary of basketball terms - Wikipedia

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    2. The area immediately surrounding the basket, often defined in shot charts as either the restricted area (definition 2) or a circle around the basket whose diameter matches the width of the free-throw lane. rim protection Defense in the area closest to the rim. rimshot A toss in which the ball hits the rim of the basket. [32] [33] rip a C

  7. Kickboxing - Wikipedia

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    Bolo punch – a combination of a wide uppercut/right cross/swing that was delivered seemingly from the floor. Haymaker - The Haymaker is a wide angle punch similar to a hook, but instead of getting power from body rotation, it gets its power from its large loop. It is considered an unsophisticated punch, and leaves one open to a counter.

  8. Fight Night Round 2 - Wikipedia

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    Fight Night Round 2 expands upon the Total Punch Control scheme with the addition of another feature, the EA SPORTS Haymaker. An EA SPORTS Haymaker is a more powerful version of one of the basic power punches (hooks and uppercuts) and is performed by pulling the analog stick back before performing the movements for a regular punch. If it ...

  9. Australian cricket team in the West Indies in 1983–84

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    An example of the bad culture within our team came when one of our front-line bowlers got very upset when he didn't get the new ball. He was furious that he was selected to bowl first change. This particular bowler took our first wicket for the match. When everyone ran in to congratulate him, he threw a haymaker punch at our captain, Kim Hughes.