Tactics & pressure drill
Two-feint combination entry
Turns a believable feint into a clean scoring opening without rushing the real attack.
By DrillGrid Admin
Purpose
Turns a believable feint into a clean scoring opening without rushing the real attack.
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.
- Partner B performs two distinct feints (level change or glove flick). Once Partner A reacts/twitches, Partner B explodes with a 3-punch combination of choice.
- Reset in stance after each clean repetition. Work for 2 min work / 1 min 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: remove the counter or movement layer and repeat the base action from a fixed start.
- Harder: make the feed semi-random, then require a clean exit or defensive recovery after scoring.
Common faults
- Rushing the sequence before the first action is balanced - build the rhythm at technical pace.
- Admiring the score or standing on the centre line - recover the guard and finish with position.
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 intermediate boxers when the feed, speed and contact are scaled to experience.