[ctdonath2]

Shooting the hips would be done to shatter the supporting bone. You’d better be sure he’s not gonna get to you with one more long step + reach + intent.

[NorthMountain]

Concur ... Still, a last moment hit to the hips is better than a last moment miss to the head. I won't second-guess the guy who does either one and survives.

And just to be clear, I'm not advocating one or the other, or contradicting the general understanding that the third shot goes to the head. I'm suggesting that the hip shot shouldn't be ignored or forgotten.