Defence drill
Straight right block
Introduces the rear-hand attack line and safe block.
By DrillGrid Admin
Purpose
Introduces the rear-hand attack line and safe block.
Setup
- Pair boxers as A and B
- Start at technical pace, complete the sequence, reset, then swap roles
Run it
- A throws straight right to head slowly
- B catches/blocks with left glove near face and slight turn
- Reset
Coach checks
- Small turn
- eyes open
- right hand stays home. Check the purpose: introduces the rear-hand attack line and safe block
Scale it
Add B jab back.
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 short technical rounds. Keep it cooperative before adding scoring or pressure.