Target Areas in Boxing
Introduction USA Boxing specifies that the target areas in boxing is everything in front of the boxer’s ears. This means that not only is the face a part of the target area but also the […]
Advanced
Sparring
It goes without saying that anyone who calls himself/herself a boxer must have sparred at least once. Arguably, the most important skills in boxing are acquired only through sparring. To put it simply: a boxer who doesn’t spar is like a track athlete who doesn’t run.
Active and Passive Defense
Introduction Defense in boxing consists of your footwork, slips, rolls, etc, but some defensive techniques are viewed as better than other defensive techniques. If you think about which defensive techniques are more spectator-friendly, you can […]
Positioning
Introduction For a boxer, positioning or getting into position is as basic as maintaining balance and having leverage with each punch. Though basic, it is very important for practical/winning purposes. Positioning is when a boxer […]
Ring Generalship
Ring generalship is one of the central components of the scoring criteria of bouts, and it is often referred to in boxing.
Top 11 Variations of the Straight
For the advanced boxer, here are short descriptions of selected and useful variations of the 2.
The Pull-Slip
This article covers a defensive tactic called “The Pull-Slip,” an effective maneuver for discouraging your opponent from proceeding.
Timing
Part of landing a knockout punch requires, of course, power, but the other part of it requires timing.
