Which of the following is an illegal use of the arms or body during exchanges?

• A. Elbows, headbutts, or punching with any part of the body other than the fists in legal boxing positions
• B. Jabs with the fists
• C. Blocking with the gloves
• D. Slipping and rolling

Answer: (A)

In boxing, punches must come from the fists, and you may not strike with elbows, the head, or any other body part. The described action fits illegality because it involves using non-fist body parts (or the head) to deliver a strike while indicating it’s done in a legal boxing stance. That combination—using the elbows, head, or any part of the body other than the fists to hit—is prohibited.

The other options describe legal actions: jabs are standard punches with the fists; blocking with the gloves is a normal defensive technique; slipping and rolling are defensive maneuvers to avoid punches.