Counterpunching drill

Slip left, hook return

Links slip from straight right to left hook counter.

LevelIntermediate
CategoryCounterpunching
Boxers2 boxers
EquipmentGloves
TimingShort technical rounds

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Purpose

Links slip from straight right to left hook counter.

Setup

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

Run it

  1. A throws straight right
  2. B slips left and returns left hook to head or body
  3. Reset

Coach checks

  • Slip small
  • hook short
  • right hand high. Check the purpose: links slip from straight right to left hook counter

Scale it

Add right uppercut after hook.

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.