Jabs drill
Range finder touch
Develops accurate lead-hand distance control while preserving balance and a fast return to guard.
By DrillGrid Admin
Purpose
Develops accurate lead-hand distance control while preserving balance and a fast return to guard.
Setup
- Pair two boxers as A and B with gloves
- Begin at the distance required by the sequence, agree cooperative technical contact, and let Boxer A feed or present targets while Boxer B performs the action
- Keep the floor clear and match speed to the less experienced boxer
Run it
- Set Boxer A as the feeder or target holder and Boxer B as the working boxer; begin at a controlled technical pace.
- Partner A moves around the ring in a boxing stance. Partner B must maintain the correct distance and simply touch Partner A's lead glove with their jab without fully committing the weight.
- Reset in stance after each clean repetition. Work for 2 min work / 1 min rest, switch roles halfway where appropriate, and stop the round if shape or control breaks down.
Coach checks
- Ensure the lead shoulder rises to protect the chin upon extension.
- Turn the knuckles over at the end of the punch to create a 'snapping' effect.
- Speed and power remain low enough for both boxers to keep shape, sight and a clean reset.
Scale it
- Easier: remove the counter or movement layer and repeat the base action from a fixed start.
- Harder: make the feed semi-random, then require a clean exit or defensive recovery after scoring.
Common faults
- Rushing the sequence before the first action is balanced - build the rhythm at technical pace.
- Admiring the score or standing on the centre line - recover the guard and finish with position.
Amateur relevance
Fast, clean scoring actions followed by an obvious recovery make the work visible to amateur judges and reduce the chance of being caught during the return.
Use it
Use this in the main technical block for two or three short rounds after the movement warm-up. It suits beginner boxers when the feed, speed and contact are scaled to experience.