One of the most common boxing technique faults, if not the most common, that I see in boxers is under-rotation when punching.
It is genuinely a major issue, and if you are affected by this you really should put in place measures to fix it.
This video will allow you to do exactly that by using a broom handle to form the basis of a simply boxing drill.
Under-rotating when punching loses you two things; reach and power.
Every punch that we throw in boxing requires rotation driven from the feet.
Whether it’s the jab or the right cross, under-rotation will massively reduce the effectiveness of your offensive boxing techniques.
Effective punching at long range requires maximum rotation to maximise the length and power of your shots.
Effective punching at any other range requires maximum rotation to maximise power.
This is a no-brainer.
So, you can do this simple drill to ensure that you build the muscle memory to get your rotation right. All you need is a broom handle 🙂
This is about marginal gains, making lots of small improvements across your full range of boxing techniques.
Cheers
Fran
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Very good lecture Sir. In Martial Arts, the secret is in the hips. This is how little guys beat big guys. The “Hara”, power center is in your lower abdomen where the intestines sit on each other between the hips, This why one can throw a very powerful punch in close versus the windup John Wayne haymaker. Very good analogy with the broom handle. Yours in Health,, Owen
Thanks Owen. Yes, I suppose these core principles cut across the martial arts, engaging the right parts of the body to deliver effective power 👍
Excellent video Coach Frank. By the way, Do you have a video about Introduction to Groundwork or something like that? Thx again I’ll incorporate this drill
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Great video Fran. One thing though, if you rotate your body when throwing the jab, aren’t you out of position to follow it up with another punch e.g. right cross?
I think it’s negligible Frank – as long as the back hand is executed technically well then there is no issue (especially if the jab lands).
Great idea, Fran!
Speaking of rotation, I’m having issues with my hip flexors these days, especially my right leg. They are getting very VERY stiff from quickly rotating my crosses. This results in lower back pain as well. I have been doing my best to stretch out every day but I’m either not doing the proper stretches or just not doing them well enough.
Do you have any advice or stretches to help either strengthen my hips or get the more flexible? Thanks!!
Hello Ryan
No expert on stretching/physio type stuff. You could maybe try floor hip extensions. Or maybe something like this (without the band maybe using your hand instead) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03O_W-MDrmg . If you can get this qualified by someone with more knowledge than me then that would be good I think.
Hello Fran,
Interesting, just wondering if when giving a jab I turn my front foot in slightly to increase power. Has this have any sense as I see you do not do this? I also find by rotating my front feet my head moves out of its normal position backwards (not strait between my shoulders) and my backhand goes naturally in protection of my face if this makes any sense to you?
I am a right handed southpaw.
Thanks again for your insights.
Ivan.
Hi Ivan
Yes, that makes sense. Some boxers do pivot that front foot slightly with the jab, it can help. If it feels comfortable, you are rotating well (which you are very likely to be doing) and it’s successful…do it.
Great video Fran! Please keep them coming. Your videos are both informative/instructional and enjoyable to watch.
Thank you for watching Robert, I’m very glad that this stuff is helpful👍
Great stuff, thanks!
You are very welcome Bill, thanks for taking the time to watch