Angle and timing are the equations most fighters solve without realizing it. In the data I've been crunching, a 30‑degree off‑target jab followed by a 45‑degree hook can double the probability of a knockout, but only if the opponent's reaction window is less than 0.12 seconds. Think of it as a two‑variable function: strike angle × reaction time = outcome strength. If you treat it like a game of chess, you’re missing the subtlety that a slight misstep in timing can swing the entire board. So yes, it fits the pattern—just don’t assume the simplest angle always wins.