Thursday, May 21, 2009

some boxing steps

Stance

Establish a comfortable position with body slightly side on, knees slightly bent, head facing forward with chin tucked in towards sternum. Feet will be 12 to 24 inches apart, back heel off the ground and weight on the balls of both feet. Toes should be pointing towards the left shoulder (for an orthodox- right handed boxer) of pad holder, bag or opponent. Both hands are at ear height, with left hand slightly more forward and elbows tucked into sides.

Jab

The jab for an orthodox boxer is a punch thrown with the left hand. Conduct an extension of the left hand, with the fist and forearm rotating, striking your target and then returning to the defensive position. Rotate at the waits with the left hip turning to the right, and back heel rocking off the ground as you throw the punch. Your head must not drift outside the boundaries of your feet as this would cause a loss of balance and therefore power. Remember to keep your right hand up when throwing a jab, as it will have a natural tendency to drop. A focus should be placed on speed when throwing a jab.

Right Cross

The cross for an orthodox boxer is a punch with the dominant right hand. Conduct an extension of the right hand, (like the jab) rotating your first and forearm, then hitting the intended target before returning to the original position. Rotate at the waist with the right hip turning forward and swivelling of the ball of feet. Try not to drop the right shoulder as it protects the chin, producing a powerful and long punch which is established from a snappy hip turn. Remember to keep your left hand up when throwing a right cross.

Uppercuts

Uppercuts, both left and right hand, are produced via coming out of a squatting like position, with arm flexed and palm of clinched fist facing the boxers own chest through the duration of punch.

Hooks

Hooks are predominantly thrown with the left hand of an orthodox boxer. The arm conducts a hooking motion with a focus on an almost full extension at the elbow- to create leverage- whilst maintaining the elbow in a high position. The fist maintains its position throughout the punch with attention being paid to the knuckle part of the glove connecting to the intended target- rather than an open hand, or slap.

The use of boxing for fitness can be completed through a series of drills and exercises or through rounds where the different punch combination's and techniques are applied. This is either completed on a heavy bag or with a partner using hand pads.

Combination's

A combination is a series of punches- or moves- conducted in a consecutive manner. Combination's are a great way of training for coordination improvements- being a neurally challenging movement - a quality of fitness often overlooked, despite its vital importance. Combination's can start with a simple Jab-Cross, and build up to a five punch succession of Jab-Cross-Left Uppercut-Cross-Left Hook. Here are some more suggested combination's:

(All combination's in relation to orthodox boxer)

Jab- Jab- Cross

Jab- Cross- Left Hook

Jab- Cross- Left Uppercut- Right Uppercut

Left Hook- Right Uppercut

Jab- Cross- Duck- Left Hook

Duck- Cross- Left Hook

High Left Hook- Low Left Hook- Cross

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