Defence drill

Slip after every straight

Installs automatic head movement after punching.

LevelIntermediate
CategoryDefence
Boxers2 boxers
EquipmentGloves
TimingShort technical rounds

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Purpose

Installs automatic head movement after punching.

Setup

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

Run it

  1. A throws any straight-punch combination up to three punches, then slips left or right
  2. B taps back if A stays central
  3. Reset, check shape, then repeat

Coach checks

  • Move after punching
  • not before balance is set. Check the purpose: installs automatic head movement after punching

Scale it

Add pivot after slip.

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.