Tactics & pressure drill

Counter the counter

Teaches the boxer not to stop after being countered.

LevelAdvanced
CategoryTactics & pressure
Boxers2 boxers
EquipmentGloves
TimingShort technical rounds

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Purpose

Teaches the boxer not to stop after being countered.

Setup

  • Pair boxers as A and B
  • Start at technical pace, complete the sequence, reset, then swap roles

Run it

  1. A throws 1-2
  2. B parries/catches and counters jab
  3. A steps back, makes it miss, then steps in with 1-2
  4. B exits
  5. Reset, check shape, then repeat

Coach checks

  • Controlled pace. The lesson is timing
  • not a fight. Check the purpose: teaches the boxer not to stop after being countered

Scale it

Add final left hook for A.

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

Use only after the base movement is reliable. Add choice, rhythm breaks or round pressure carefully.