NEW Tip of the Week

[binski20]

Ok OK OK...........here it is.
Thanks for your patience though, it's been a busy week here.

This week I thought what better direction to build on then where we left off. The last one dealt with the basic stance. Once you have that down, what do you do?
Move!
In boxing movement is one of the key basics because:
1) You don't wanna stand there
2) Your opponent isn't going to stand there
3) You don't want to get hit
4) You want to be dishing out the hits

When moving, you want to do as little as possible to compromise your basic stance. This means when you move, keep your hands and body in position. This will keep you in position to defend yourself and to launch an attack/counterattack.

Movement itself is simple. Move the foot closest to the direction you are going first. Then the other behind it. As anyone who spars can tell you though, things get a little more difficult in the ring or on the street.

First practice BASIC movement. While maintaining your stance, move forward, then backward, then left, then right....all while maintaining your stance and balance. Be sure to replace your feet in the proper positions . Practice this increasing speed until it is natural. One good drill is to swing a heavy bag, then move forward with it, and retreat as it comes back, or as it comes back, move to the sides.

Another drill I would like to share is not my own, but is from a friend of mine who is a very knowledgable trainer.

THIS DRILL CAN BE USED FOR ALL ARTS AS CAN THIS ENTIRE ARTICLE

Need for Speed Drill:

Imagine, or if need be, draw out on the floor like this



Position yourself in the middle and then move quickly a few steps to the 12 oclock position, then back, then move to the next position and back again. Move through all postions in this shape, moving forward, sideways and backwards.

Now to add to the drill, move forwards a few steps once again, and throw a punch. Then back and continue through the movements. Always do move as quickly as you can, meaning this drill should only be done once basic footwork is established. Some more variations would include, using blocks, slips etc or even combos in the movements. Use your imagination.

I hope this drills help out with basic footwork. I may have overemphasized the simpleness of it, but it really is just that. THE REAL SECRETS ARE IN PRACTICING IT . Try these drills and I think they will help. This is just the tip of the iceberg though. There are
many drills out there, and give them all a try.
That's it for now. Sorry for the lateness again guys lol

Keep training!