Boxing Defence, what are the essentials, or things you need to work on to demonstrate the sweet science: Hit and not get hit, here are some do’s and don’ts:
Dos:
- Get yourself in, and maintain stance
- Keep the hands high, always ready to block, and parry shots, and counterpunch
- Leave space through the guard to observe your opponent
- Slip shots (slip outside of jabs and straight punches)
- Duck, or roll under hooks
- Pendulum steps, snap in-and-out of range
- pivot around opponents, to setup offense, and negate opponent’s offense
- move around the ring when you have to
- setup your power shots
- establish the jab and your range
Don’ts:
- Overcommit with a punch
- Keep hands low
- Use incorrect breathing techniques (such as holding your breath)
- Block your vision
- Stay in the pocket after working a combination
- Lunge in recklessly
- Remain stationary
- Get trapped on the corners and ropes
- Neglect the jab
- Fight at the wrong range
This covers the primary Do’s and Don’ts.
The above is a general set of guidelines that should help set you up with your training, and boxing goals.
Most of all, stay safe, and have fun in the gym!