We often think of boxing combos as purely offensive actions, when we are on the attack. You can however build some super-destructive boxing combos as part of your exit from up-close, doing some critical damage as you make your way back to long range.
When building boxing combos, I’ve always found it a positive to think about target and trajectory.
You have two targets for your punches – the head and the body.
To each target you have three trajectories – left flank, centre line and right flank.
When building your boxing combos it’s worth considering that when you hit a target on a particular trajectory, then an opening can (and often does) come either along one of the other trajectories to that target or to the other target.
So, in its simplest form if you strike the body then an opening can come to the head. So, building boxing combos that go body to head and vice versa can be a good thing.
If you strike the body up the centre line (into the solar plexus), not only can that really hurt the opponent but an opening can come up the left flank (into the liver) or the right link (into the spleen). So, building boxing combos that go from trajectory to trajectory can be a good thing.
Starting your boxing combos at close range, you can actually plan the situation so that you can retreat to long range whilst banging in accurate and powerful boxing combos.
In effect, you are using hyper-aggressive boxing combos to cover your retreat.
Plan your boxing combos in training using the target/trajectory principle.
Use drills to get your boxing combos precise and clean.
By taking this approach you’ll end up with boxing combos that can lay waste to opponents and keep you safe and sound.
Cheers
Fran
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By the way: I think, that the video clips on heavy bag at the beginning are very helpful to understand.
Hi Fran, great video as always. I have two questions:
Why are you in the save zone, when moving to your left against an orthodox boxer (7:50)? Shouldn’t it be the other way around?
Isn’t it too risky to throw a hook/uppercut to the body and not bend your knees?
Cheers
Stefan
Well spotted Stefan. I’d like to say it was intended to see if anyone was talking notice, but it was definitely an oversight. I had orthodox v southpaw in my mind at that moment…for some reason. I suppose there is some safety there, certainly in comparison to centreline, but the true safe zone against the orthodox would be to the right. Well done sir 👌
Great combos Fran, especially like the Tyson combo. The 2nd one I liked as well! One of my fave classic backing up combos is the 1-1-2. The stepback jab, stepback jab, then plant on the right cross. Appreciate the advanced combinations, keep up the great work bud!
Thanks Dan. Yes, the postman’s knock on the retreat – neat little combo 👌