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

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As an orthodox boxer, the right cross is the straight shot that carries the power. The right cross very often follows on from the jab but can just as easily be thrown in isolation with the same results. The reason that the right cross carries power is due to the amount of rotation of the hips via drive from the legs. However, if the right cross is not thrown correctly, it leaves the boxer vulnerable to attack and can result in a significant reduction in the boxer's confidence in the shot, something I've witnessed regularly over the years.

In providing this demonstration of the right cross, I'm not saying that this is the only way to throw the punch. As with all of the demonstrations of punching on this site, the aim is to encourage you as a boxer to distinguish between punches, however subtle the differences. I am particularly referring to the similarities between the right cross and the long-range right hook, which in essence is a right cross which approaches the target along a slightly different (wider) angle.

The right cross is part of the 'bread and butter' of boxing. The ability to 'soften up' a target at long range makes the task of delivering a wider range of combinations (incorporating hooks and uppercuts) much easier.

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[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

[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.

[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.

[angelocedeno27]

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

[Dan0101010101010]

@myboxingcoach I get it cool thankyou! :D

[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

[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.