Counterpunching drill
Block right, right back
Teaches immediate return after defending the right hand.
By DrillGrid Admin
Purpose
Teaches immediate return after defending the right hand.
Setup
- Pair boxers as A and B
- Start at technical pace, complete the sequence, reset, then swap roles
Run it
- A throws straight right
- B blocks/catches with left glove, turns slightly, fires straight right back
- A steps out
- Reset, check shape, then repeat
Coach checks
Counter must be short and straight. Check the purpose: teaches immediate return after defending the right hand.
Scale it
Add left hook after B's right hand.
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.