While this positioning was of paramount importance in boxing, which involved only upright striking (with the eyes facing straight), it was also important in pankration, especially in the beginning of the competition and as long as the athletes remained standing.
Sementara posisi ini sangat penting dalam tinju, yang hanya melibatkan pukulan tegak (dengan mata menghadap lurus), itu juga penting dalam pankrasi, terutama di awal kompetisi dan selama atlet tetap berdiri.