Gym Menu
Forward - Back - Side Step
The forward, back, and side step is so simple. Yet, I see many boxers crossing their legs, taking long steps, so on and so on. These are bad habits to get into because they cause you to get off balanced. It wouldn't take much to get knocked down. A weak punch will send you down if you're off balanced. You may not be hurt, but it counts as a knock down!
Shuffling
Shuffling is a faster movement than stepping. Rather than chasing after an opponent, or running away to retreat, shuffle your feet. With shuffling, the rear foot moves first in this movement, then the lead foot.
Pivoting
Many boxers use a lot of movement to make you chase them. Rather than waste your energy running after them, learn to pivot. Pivoting allows you to change direction without moving forward or backward. It's the most efficient way to change direction.
Angles
The best boxers learn to hit their opponents while standing in front, to the left, or to the right of them. This is known as using angles. You'll see these boxers step to the side, usually at a 30 to 45 degree angle toward the opponent, and punch or punch while they are moving.
