AIBA Coaches Manual (2011)
Tag: Advanced
The way boxers position their hands in their stance is called their guard, and every guard has its strengths and weaknesses. This article will give you an overview of the different types of guards in boxing.
Ring generalship is one of the central components of the scoring criteria of bouts, and it is often referred to in boxing.
For the advanced boxer, here are short descriptions of selected and useful variations of the 2.
This article covers a defensive tactic called “The Pull-Slip,” an effective maneuver for discouraging your opponent from proceeding.
Parrying is a defensive maneuver, where you swipe your opponent’s punch away.
Sometimes your straight gets blocked or parried too much. This can happen often if your opponent is used to a straight that comes down the pipe. If this does happen, then throwing an overhand straight can help you land your straight.
Straight to Boxing 