Jabs drill

Parry, counter, step out

Links defence, counter and exit.

LevelIntermediate
CategoryJabs
Boxers2 boxers
EquipmentGloves
TimingShort technical rounds

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Purpose

Links defence, counter and exit.

Setup

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

Run it

  1. A jabs
  2. B parries, counters with jab, then steps out
  3. A resets

Coach checks

  • Counter immediately. Exit after the shot. Check the purpose: links defence
  • counter and exit

Scale it

Add A lay back from the counter.

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.