How to Box in HD - The Right Cross/Straight Right

[BadBookie515]

I've been training for about 5-6 years and these tips are fresh and have already helped me a lot, I think the one I like the most is the steel rod through the body way of thinking, makes sure you bend your legs to avoid a punch and also helps with rotating your body, can't believe I'm just now finding that out, very cool stuff! Thanks man.

[myboxingcoach]

@BadBookie515 Thank you, very nice comment. I'm really glad that the tips help you out. Boxing such a technical sport there's always little things that you can work on to add to your style. Thanks again.

[chaos777000]

I noticed that bending the front leg actually stops your body from over rotating which I see many people do, including myself sometimes, rotating their body one way and punching out another. Too many people focus soley on rotating that they forget the punch must be rotated out AND straight forward with the body aligned with the punch. I really like your teaching as reference to my training.

[myboxingcoach]

@chaos777000 Very sensible comment. Thank you

[angelocedeno27]

Outstanding video, very clear explanation. Thank you Coach!

[myboxingcoach]

@angelocedeno27 Thank you

[angelocedeno27]

@myboxingcoach Quick question Coach, is there such thing as a lead overhand punch?

[chaos777000]

The reason I asked the question below is because when I hit the heavy bag, I don't hear that pop or loud smack when I hit it. I know not to push into it...but I cant seem to get the snap down.

[chaos777000]

I would like to also know how you accelerate the right cross....do you rotate your body quickly and snap it out just as fast as your jab? For some reason I throw my right cross but I don't feel it accelerate... it kind of just travels at a constant speed? Any advice would be appreciated

[myboxingcoach]

@chaos777000 Slow things down (without hitting a bag). Focus on the push from the back foot and really aim for that acceleration.  Also, try thinking about the last 6 inches of the journey of the punch. It's like the crack of a whip. Don't worry, it will come.

[Dan0101010101010]

SO THE EXACT SEQUENCE OF EVENTS IS THE WEIGHT IS ALREADY ON THE BALL OF THE BACK FOOT, A SUDDEN ROTATION OF THE HIPS (THE 1ST THING YOU DO) THEN THE PUSH OFF WITH THE CALVES AND QUADS WHICH ASSIST THE ALREADY INITIATED ROTATION OF THE HIPS. IS THAT RIGHT????

[Dan0101010101010]

THE HIP IS THE VERY FIRST MOTION ISNT IT? THE ROTATION OF THE HIP CAUSES THE PUSH FORM THE BACK FOOT? IF YOU PUSH OFF THE BACK FOOT LIKE A SPRINTER DOES OUT OF HIS STARTING BLOCKS IT WONT ROTATE THE HIPS? BUT IF YOU ROTATE THE HIPS 1ST THE BODY NATURALLY FORCES THE LEGS TO ASSIST THE ROTATION AFTER? IS THAT CORRECT?

YOU SAID PUSH EXPLOSIVELY 1ST BUT DID YOU MEAN ROTATE THE HIPS 1ST WHICH CAUSES THE PUSH OFF THE BACK FOOT?

[myboxingcoach]

@Dan0101010101010 The first move is the push off the back foot. Hips cannot rotate in isolation, they need an initiator from something that is in contact with the floor; the foot. The sprinter is a good comparison. Just make sure that the front leg bends. Without this the hips won't be able to rotate. Hope this helps

[Dan0101010101010]

@myboxingcoach I get it cool thankyou! :D

[Dan0101010101010]

@myboxingcoach God thats frighteningly powerful! :) Thanks so much mate I wasn't bending it enough got it!

You are such a brilliant coach its unreal! :) :)

[MalMaX93]

Your videos are great man, there is no denying that, but what I'm concerned about is the left leg. Whenever you strike with your right hand, your left foot stays fixated to the floor. Doesn't your left knee hurt when you rotate without using the ball of your left foot?Also, is it ok if I rotate my left leg from the ball of my foot while doing right hand techniques or evasions to the left? Thanks in advance :)

[myboxingcoach]

@MalMaX93 Sorry for the delay in responding. I like to see the front foot stay at 45 degrees. As long as the front knee bends, then this will allow the rotation of the hips which is the important thing. If your front foot rotates (so that the heel travels counter clockwise) and your front foot points directly toward the opponent, then there'll be in increased chance of you over-balancing to your left as you throw the right hand. The same principle applies to the evasions. Hope this helps

[chaos777000]

I would like to know If you could share your advice. Im relatively new to boxing and would like to know what are the possible reasons on why after throwing a jab I would fall a little short of landing a penetrating right hand even though I rotate my body. If I took a step and jabbed do I drag my right foot up a little prior to throwing my right hand? Any advice would be appreciated

[myboxingcoach]

@chaos777000 Yeah, you can combine the slight move forward with the jab. Just make sure that the feet are static when throwing the right hand, and keep up with that rotation. hope this helps

[wildvenisson]

I was thinking of taking up both boxing and wing chun. The boxing for fitness and power and wing chun for the speed, reflex training and close combat. I figure that the combination of the two would mean fitness and good skills and habits for self-defence.

[myboxingcoach]

@billboardx25 Thank you billb. By undertaking boxing training, I can guarantee that your fitness will improve. You'll be good!

[3876samf]

This guy is fucking superb Ive watched so many videos of all the big famous names in boxing and this guy explains it a million times better than any of them!

I love this guy!

[myboxingcoach]

@3876samf Cheers mate, that's a great comment!

[ReapersFist]

I got a heavy bag to get some great exercise, but because of your videos I am really starting to like boxing, and my friends that come by ask me if I went to some trainer to learn about boxing and how I know so much. I guess I did go to one in a way, just not in person, thanks a lot!

[myboxingcoach]

@ReapersFist Great stuff! Really glad to hear that it's helping in such an effective way!

[superpiccirillo]

Top advice, much appreciated as always, keep em coming!

[myboxingcoach]

@superpiccirillo Thanks Superpicc, glad that it's helpful

[krag3r]

Great upload