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Head movement

Head movement is a foundational boxing skill. Many pressure fighters make head movement an integral part of their style. But all boxers should work on moving their head.

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Counterpunching

Counter-punching is often categorised as a style of boxing. Though some boxers will counter-punch more than others, it’s a skill that every boxer should have.

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How to throw the rear hook

The rear hook amplifies the explosive power of the cross with rotational force. It’s arced trajectory from the rear hand makes it susceptible to a counter. Use the rear hook with caution — in a combination, as a counterpunch or at close range.

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How to throw the lead hook

The lead hook is a dangerous punch. It has less distance to travel and comes from outside your opponent’s linear field of vision. It uses rotational force. The driver for this force is a quick shift of weight from your lead to rear foot.

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Basic boxing movement

In boxing, we call movement “footwork”. It is a skill that elite boxers practice all the time. Good footwork and a sound stance offers offensive and defensive options at all times.

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Stance and guard

If boxing were a house, stance, and guard would be the foundations. It’s the platform that we build everything else upon. A solid stance provides mobility, balance, and power. An effective guard defends the head and body.

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