Jabs drill
One-for-one jab race
Builds speed and concentration under a simple constraint.
By DrillGrid Admin
Purpose
Builds speed and concentration under a simple constraint.
Setup
- Pair boxers as A and B
- Start at technical pace, complete the sequence, reset, then swap roles
Run it
- A jabs, B defends and jabs back
- Continue one-for-one for one 3-minute round
- Reset, check shape, then repeat
Coach checks
Fast is fine only if clean. Check the purpose: builds speed and concentration under a simple constraint.
Scale it
Advanced boxers must finish each 30 seconds with double jab.
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.