I am often asked how to defend a double jab or a one-two.
I have produced a previous video on defending any boxing combination in 3 steps describing one of the my key strategies of trigger the combination, defend the first shot and then attack – strangle the combination in it’s infancy.
In this video I present a slightly different strategy for dealing with straight shot boxing combinations – linking together reactive and proactive defences (there are links below the video).
A key take away for me is to make sure that you get that attack off after the proactive defence. Don’t be satisfied with simply defending well.
Make them miss, make them pay.
Here is a link to a video on reactive defences.
Here is a link to a video on proactive defences.
I am always happy to receive your questions and comments.
Cheers
Fran
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Great video Fran what signs should you look for to anticipate your opponent shots coming.thanks
Hello Gary
Thanks. Check out the common faults on each of the punches on the site – there’s stuff there. It’s things like the elbow flaring as the shot starts, the fist dropping slightly, the body drawing back. Takes a bit of time and experience to get really good at spotting them, bit the ‘tells’ are there.
Dear Fran,
Just about to go to gym for some sparring & will try & implement the process you so succinctly described in 90 seconds!
Brilliant getting advanced concepts across in an easily understood way!
Definitely if we as boxers can follow up defence to set up offense we will be much more effective!
A really excellent video.
All the best.
Thanks Robin.
Glad it hits the mark 🙂
Fran, awesome! I will be watching this video many times to master these combo defensive moves. I’ve only practiced one at a time but makes more sense to put some together then fire back. Great work Coach, I always look forward to your videos. I am back in gym now, still working on building my stamina. Cheers!
Thanks Allison – glad that you are on the road to tip-top strength and fitness!