In this video we are going to cover two fight tips, one primarily offensive and one primarily defensive. The defensive thing is pretty obvious…but often ignored.
The offensive work within this video is really about triggering the opponent and letting go with super-aggressive, flow-based boxing combinations.
The first combination uses a jab or a feint, followed by an inside slip and then a left hook/right hook/left hook combination.
Every move in this combination is based upon flow, with body weight and rotation being transferred with each skill, be it body move or punch.
The second combination is is very similar to the first one, the only difference being that after the jab or feint we slip outside and then start the combination the back hand punch rather than the lead hand punch.
The same principle of flow applies to the second combination as it does to the first.
We keep it simple, we use high levels of aggression and maintain the control of the skills as we execute.
So, that’s the offensive stuff.
The defensive thing, the obvious but often ignored fight tip, is to KEEP YOUR HANDS UP! I explain in more detail in the video.
Some simple and straight-forward fight tips…put them into action.
Cheers
Fran
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Great video Fran. On the subject of keeping your hands up, is it normal to raise your guard slightly when throwing a hook in case a hook comes back and hits you on the temple?
Hi Bobby. Probably it is. You are at mid or close range when letting hooks go, so yes, the hands would naturally come up more, certainly in the experienced boxers.
Excellent as always Fran . Straightforward,common sense advice and instruction . Learn the basics first and the rest will follow .
Thanks Mike. Yes, 100%. I’ve played a video this evening in the gym of a GB Gold Medal winner at the Olympics (Gal Yafai) and demonstrated to our boxers that much of what he does are the basics…done to a supremely high standard. And that helped him win Olympic gold. As you say, the basics.