Defence drill

Roll and hook

Links rolling defence to hook return.

LevelIntermediate
CategoryDefence
BoxersCoach and 1 boxer
EquipmentFocus pads
TimingShort technical rounds

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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

  1. Boxer throws 1-2
  2. Coach swings pad as hook cue
  3. Boxer rolls under, left hook-right hand on pads
  4. 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.