Counterpunching drill
Slip right, jab body
Links defensive head movement to a scoring body jab.
By DrillGrid Admin
Purpose
Links defensive head movement to a scoring body jab.
Setup
- Pair boxers as A and B
- Start at technical pace, complete the sequence, reset, then swap roles
Run it
- A jabs head
- B slips right and jabs body
- A keeps elbow tight
- Reset, check shape, then repeat
Coach checks
- Slip first
- punch second
- recover stance. Check the purpose: links defensive head movement to a scoring body jab
Scale it
Add A step back after B scores.
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.