Vertical or Horizontal Fist

Hello All,

        How would you folks define the relative merits/drawbacks or 
punching with a vertical fist or a horizontal fist.  In boxing parlance 
specifically.  

        In other words, when throwing a jab what are benefits and 
detriments of connecting with the fist vertical/horizontal?  Same 
question for the cross, overhand right, looping right, uppercuts.  

        Basically, I'm trying to prevent injury as I beat the living 
crap out of the heavy bag.  I'm also trying to maximize power, of 
course.

        Thanks for your input!

-Pugs

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