Counterpunching drill
Counter jab and step-back return
Teaches counter, distance defence and re-attack.
By DrillGrid Admin
Purpose
Teaches counter, distance defence and re-attack.
Setup
- Pair boxers as A and B
- Start at technical pace, complete the sequence, reset, then swap roles
Run it
- A jabs
- B parries and counters jab
- A steps back, steps in with jab
- B steps back
- Reset, check shape, then repeat
Coach checks
- A must not retreat too far. B finishes safe. Check the purpose: teaches counter
- distance defence and re-attack
Scale it
Add double jab on the re-entry.
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.