Counterpunching drill
Slip left, counter right
Builds the classic counter to a jab.
By DrillGrid Admin
Purpose
Builds the classic counter to a jab.
Setup
- Pair boxers as A and B
- Start at technical pace, complete the sequence, reset, then swap roles
Run it
- A jabs
- B slips left and counters right to head or body
- A steps back
- Reset, check shape, then repeat
Coach checks
- Slip outside
- fire from the floor
- recover guard. Check the purpose: builds the classic counter to a jab
Scale it
Coach calls head or body target.
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
Use only after the base movement is reliable. Add choice, rhythm breaks or round pressure carefully.