Defence drill
Single punch defence wheel
Rehearses the main defensive choices against single punches.
By DrillGrid Admin
Purpose
Rehearses the main defensive choices against single punches.
Setup
- Pair boxers as A and B
- Start at technical pace, complete the sequence, reset, then swap roles
Run it
- Coach calls jab, right, hook or body shot
- A throws
- B uses agreed defence: parry, slip, roll, duck, block or step back, then counters one
- Reset, check shape, then repeat
Coach checks
Call the defence first for beginners. Let advanced boxers choose. Check the purpose: rehearses the main defensive choices against single punches.
Scale it
Progress to random call.
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.