The Jab & Left Hook – Simplicity Wins!

The Jab & Left Hook

A simple combination here.  You may recognise the format if you spent any time watching an attacking Mike Tyson in his prime, although the combination is just as useful and provides just as much success when thrown from a static position (sometimes referred to as ‘passive’.)  Obviously, the jab is a starter for many popular boxing combinations, but with this combination the jab sets up the left hook beautifully.

The Boxing Combination

We will combine 4 skill elements in this combination; 2 shots, one body movement and optionally one element of footwork:

1. Jab
2. Slip Inside
3. Mid Range Left Hook

This option assumes that the opponent attacks instantly after your jab lands thereby taking the exchange from long range to mid range.  The inside slip has 2 purposes i) avoidance of any counter punch from the opponent, most likely a jab and ii) provides extra leverage for the mid range left hook.  If the opponent is stunned by the jab and remains still, then combine a move forward with the slip inside, taking you from long range to mid range and allowing the full power of the left hook to be delivered; this is the Mike Tyson model!

Check out the article on boxing combinations to get more of an understanding of the technical theory behind building effective combinations.  In the meantime, leave a question or comment below.

Cheers

Fran

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