Defence drill
1-2 parry and step
Adds footwork to parry defence.
By DrillGrid Admin
Purpose
Adds footwork to parry defence.
Setup
- Pair boxers as A and B
- Start at technical pace, complete the sequence, reset, then swap roles
Run it
- A throws 1-2
- B parries/catches jab, steps slightly out from right hand, counters jab or hook
- Reset, check shape, then repeat
Coach checks
Step enough to change the line. Check the purpose: adds footwork to parry defence.
Scale it
Advanced: B returns left hook after the step.
Common faults
- Rushing the drill
- overreaching
- standing still after punching
- or trying to win the drill instead of learning the skill
Amateur relevance
Clean visible contact, immediate answer after defence, and a composed exit help the boxer look in control.
Use it
Run at rhythm pace first, then add one layer: speed, movement, counter, exit or coach call.