Boxing How To Guide - Long Range Body Punches

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Boxing How To Guide - Body Shots at Long Range

When developing 'Boxing How To' guides on body punches, I'll bet that most people will think of hooks and uppercuts. This is quite reasonable. The majority of hurtful body shots tend to be short to mid-range hooks and uppercuts. However, no Boxing How To guide on body punches should exclude straight shots, or any other long range shot for that matter.

This Boxing How To guide has a focus on the straight shots. So, in the video I use the jab and the straight back hand (right cross). I do not go into the mechanics of how to throw the individual punches as they do not differ in technique from those already described on the site. To find out exactly the technique of each punch, check out the videos below on the site:

Boxing How To Guide - The Boxing Jab
Boxing How To Guide - The Straight Back Hand

Just before we watch the video and get into the mechanics of how to throw long range body shots, it's worth bearing one thing in mind. Straight shots to the body are most effective when used against an oncoming opponent. The straight back hand to the body, when timed correctly using the forward momentum of the opponent, has some real stopping power. It's a punch that is best used in a defensive setting. Defense and attack being part of a total fighting style. As was said by Napoleon Bonaparte, "Defensive war does not exclude attacking, just as offensive war does not exclude defending..."

Boxing How To Guide - Mechanics

From the boxing stance the first action is a duck.
As you are ducking, fire out the jab, straight back hand or both. The shot(s) should travel along a straight line from the shoulder to the target. The target? The solar plexus, as described in the Boxing How to Guide - Left Uppercut to the Body.
Return to the boxing stance.

Boxing How To Guide - Common Faults

There is only really one fault to be wary of, aside from the faults that may present themselves with the jab and right cross to the head. There is often an urge to be lazy and punch down toward the target. For long range shots this leaves you particularly exposed to incoming punches (especially the very unpleasant uppercut) and using your forward momentum to increase the power of those incoming shots. You are also vulnerable to over-balancing, again not a good place to be.

If you've any questions, or would like to make any observations or comments, please do so below.

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[SouthJerseyDjUndone]

Once again.. love the videos.. Training is going a lot smoother.. Thanks

[myboxingcoach]

@SouthJerseyDjUndone Good. As long as you are noticing small improvements week after week then you'll get to where you need to get to! Thanks for the comment.

[CourageFaithHonor]

Hello great vids, but I am having a problem with my feet sliding out of stance when i punch, putting me off balance. How can I solve this problem? Thank you ahead for any answers you give.

[myboxingcoach]

@CourageFaithHonor There's a few possibilities. I ignore the possibility that the gym floor is slippy. There's 2 main possibilities to think about. If your back foot is slipping when you throw a left hook or long left shot, then that is likely to be because your body weight is 'following' your punch, rather than hammering onto the back leg as it should. Slipping could also be down to going 'flat-footed'. Staying on the balls of your feet with a well placed stance provides more stability.

[TheyCallMeTheWinner]

i have my first proper organised fight in a week, what preparations/tips are the most vital for a 15yr olds first fight?

[myboxingcoach]

@TheyCallMeTheWinner OK. Firstly think about speed for your last week, so in the gym really speed those hands up. Your fight will be fast and furious, but try to remember the basics that your coach has taught you and stay cool. Hands high, and good fast, straight shots will work just fine. Get a good night's sleep the night before and eat a light meal on the evening. Other than that, just enjoy yourself and get that win.

[pumps8989]

I practice kickboxing, but I´m going to train this techniques!

I have a great hand technique, but I lack the confidence to use it when I´m on a real match...

I think learning more about boxing could help me, what do you think?

[MrSireazy]

fredd love the page great tips helped me add a lil more to my arsenal ... question whats the best condition method to develop good knockout power ?

[TheSebastianthurston]

i love all you vids ....

[TheyCallMeTheWinner]

Thanks for the advice, I just won my first u16 fight, but when my opponent connected to my face it really stunned me, is there anyway to get around/used to this so I can counter more effectively?

[masseur69]

Hey Fran great stuff !! I was wondering if you can make some partner drills for high performance boxers and then i don t mean hit each other on the hands but pointing it to the face almost like in real combat.

Greetz Abdul.