Counterpunching drill

Defend and score

Makes every defence produce an answer.

LevelIntermediate
CategoryCounterpunching
Boxers2 boxers
EquipmentGloves
TimingShort technical rounds

By DrillGrid Admin

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Purpose

Makes every defence produce an answer.

Setup

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

Run it

  1. A attacks single shot
  2. B defends and must land one clean counter before reset

Coach checks

No passive defending. Defend to score. Check the purpose: makes every defence produce an answer.

Scale it

Advanced: B must counter two and exit.

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.