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Purpose

Builds relaxed hand speed and rapid recovery without sacrificing balance or punch shape.

Setup

Pair two boxers as A and B with gloves
Begin at the distance required by the sequence, agree cooperative technical contact, and let Boxer A feed or present targets while Boxer B performs the action
Keep the floor clear and match speed to the less experienced boxer

Run it

Set Boxer A as the feeder or target holder and Boxer B as the working boxer; begin at a controlled technical pace.
The boxer works alternating 1-2s at light power and high speed. Every 15 seconds a timer cue starts five seconds of active footwork before the punching rhythm resumes.
Reset in stance after each clean repetition. Work for 2 min work / 30s rest, switch roles halfway where appropriate, and stop the round if shape or control breaks down.

Coach checks

Maintain a tight guard with the chin tucked and eyes focused on the opponent's chest during all transitions.
Ensure weight transfer is driven by hip rotation rather than leaning forward, maintaining a balanced center of gravity.
Speed and power remain low enough for both boxers to keep shape, sight and a clean reset.

Scale it

Easier: rehearse one action at a time at half speed with a predictable feed.
Harder: make the feed semi-random, then require a clean exit or defensive recovery after scoring.

Common faults

Tensing the shoulders to go faster - stay loose between impacts and snap each hand back.
Letting speed erase stance and accuracy - slow down as soon as feet, guard or target quality deteriorates.

Amateur relevance

Fast, clean scoring actions followed by an obvious recovery make the work visible to amateur judges and reduce the chance of being caught during the return.

Use it

Use this in the main technical block for two or three short rounds after the movement warm-up. It suits advanced boxers when the feed, speed and contact are scaled to experience.