Defence drill
Roll and hook
Links rolling defence to hook return.
By DrillGrid Admin
Purpose
Links rolling defence to hook return.
Setup
- Coach presents targets and controls rhythm
- Boxer starts balanced, completes the sequence, then returns to guard
Run it
- Boxer throws 1-2
- Coach swings pad as hook cue
- Boxer rolls under, left hook-right hand on pads
- Reset, check shape, then repeat
Coach checks
- Roll under
- eyes up. Check the purpose: links rolling defence to hook return
Scale it
Add pivot.
Common faults
- Coach overfeeding
- boxer punching too hard
- wide hooks
- dropping hands after combinations
Amateur relevance
Pad work should transfer into clean scoring, fast responses and visible control in amateur bouts.
Use it
Run at rhythm pace first, then add one layer: speed, movement, counter, exit or coach call.