Counterpunching drill
Catch and counter
Teaches pad-holder to give realistic defensive prompts.
By DrillGrid Admin
Purpose
Teaches pad-holder to give realistic defensive prompts.
Setup
- Coach presents targets and controls rhythm
- Boxer starts balanced, completes the sequence, then returns to guard
Run it
- Coach feeds light jab with pad
- Boxer catches/parries, counters jab-right on pads
- Reset, check shape, then repeat
Coach checks
Coach feed must be controlled. Check the purpose: teaches pad-holder to give realistic defensive prompts.
Scale it
Add coach right-hand feed and boxer slip.
Common faults
- Coach overfeeding
- boxer punching too hard
- wide hooks
- dropping hands after combinations
Amateur relevance
Pad work should transfer into clean scoring, fast responses and visible control in amateur bouts.
Use it
Run at rhythm pace first, then add one layer: speed, movement, counter, exit or coach call.