whenever i'm sparring or hittin the pads, and my trainer tells me to throw power shots only i find my feet sometimes gettin out of whack and out of position a little bit. what do u guys do for footwork drills and balance work?

-"Quick feet" (multiple skips like steps on a ledge for like 2 min)

J-ump Rope (using shuffles)

-Ring apron jumps/alternating leg jumps

-Ring rope weaves (clockwise--weave to center ((four corners rope)) weave out--move to next rope---rotate back counterclockwise)


I'm probably forgetting some but I hope that helps you out

-"Quick feet" (multiple skips like steps on a ledge for like 2 min)

J-ump Rope (using shuffles)

-Ring apron jumps/alternating leg jumps

-Ring rope weaves (clockwise--weave to center ((four corners rope)) weave out--move to next rope---rotate back counterclockwise)


I'm probably forgetting some but I hope that helps you out


what are those? thanks for the info by the way.

i got the same problem
i've found that if you keep your feet planted and rotate your hips it helps keep your feet in check while adding more solidity and power

At our gym, theres a couple of wooden platforms that are about 3" elevated. My trainer has me stand on the edge with one foot with the other foot in the normal standing position on the floor---the foot on the edge just needs to be halfway on the edge (with your heel on the floor--and your forefoot just touching the edge). He starts the timer and you alternate your feet to and from those posistions previously mentioned as fast as you can while holding your hands up in a defensive stance. Hope this wasn't confusing sounding but its alot easier to show someone than it is to write about it, lol.

Also; I'm sure you know this but try to keep your back foot slightly on the ball when in your stance and remember to sit down on your punches---its simple but its always helped me.

At our gym, theres a couple of wooden platforms that are about 3" elevated. My trainer has me stand on the edge with one foot with the other foot behind me on the floor---the foot on the edge just needs to be halfway on the edge (with your heel on the floor--and your forefoot just touching the edge). He starts the timer and you alternate your feet to and from those posistions previously mentioned as fast as you can while holding your hands up in a defensive stance. Hope this wasn't confusing sounding but its alot easier to show someone than it is to write about it, lol.


oh that sounds like an awesome exercise for both footwork and explosive work for the calves. nice man good call!

Yah bro---I ain't no pro but I know I get some top notch training at my gym and I'd be happy to share some of the routines/techniques that we use.

Sometimes I forget how lucky I am to be trained by Paulie Ayala; he runs us into the ground everytime but I wouldn't have it any other way---lol.

Yah bro---I ain't no pro but I know I get some top notch training at my gym and I'd be happy to share some of the routines/techniques that we use.

Sometimes I forget how lucky I am to be trained by Paulie Ayala; he runs us into the ground everytime but I wouldn't have it any other way---lol.

paulie ayala no ****?! thats awesome man. i jus switched to gettin trained by terrance cauthen for now, dono if u ever heard of him, but i actually vomited after todays workout for the first time in years which was great lol. but yea dude any routines or tips and tricks u wanna share would be tight. u gonna fight AM or pro? whats ur weight and age?

Oh, didn't Cauthen fight in the olympics (can't remember what year)? Vomitting is a good sign that you aren't cheating yourself---lol; the pressure is even harder because I don't want to let him down--I do AM but hardly at all---I work full time and go to the gym as soon as work is over---and I go in the mornings on my days off (which is the best time to go because I often get 1 on 1 training with Paulie) train/spar and get a fight when I can. I came to him at 185lbs, and I'm at 167lbs now (only been training with him for 3 months). I'm 25 yoa.

Oh, didn't Cauthen fight in the olympics (can't remember what year)? Vomitting is a good sign that you aren't cheating yourself---lol; the pressure is even harder because I don't want to let him down--I do AM but hardly at all---I work full time and go to the gym as soon as work is over---and I go in the mornings on my days off (which is the best time to go because I often get 1 on 1 training with Paulie) train/spar and get a fight when I can. I came to him at 185lbs, and I'm at 167lbs now (only been training with him for 3 months). I'm 25 yoa.

yea cauthen got the bronze in 96 and i think he's #2 in IBF in junior middleweight he's real good and tough. ur just about my weight thats cool u train with paulie he was a good fighter man. u tryin to go pro sometime?

rollarblade
use circuit training wit ankle waits
skip rope for long times
just move around the ring
shadowbox wit just power shots
center line drills (if u dont no ask)
also
be creative man

rollarblade
use circuit training wit ankle waits
skip rope for long times
just move around the ring
shadowbox wit just power shots
center line drills (if u dont no ask)
also
be creative man

askin......

askin......

Center line drill is really simple... u and ur partner stand facin ea othr in boxiing positions and one person will be the offessive fighter the othr defensive the O-fighter is gonna try to move around and trick u with his legs he can use anything he wants just dont throw punches the D- fighter will follow the center line of the O-fighter this will build ur balance and overall footwork in the ring usually find a guy thats faster on his feet then u to workwith go 3 min rounds and ull see its actually a good workout to

Center line drill is really simple... u and ur partner stand facin ea othr in boxiing positions and one person will be the offessive fighter the othr defensive the O-fighter is gonna try to move around and trick u with his legs he can use anything he wants just dont throw punches the D- fighter will follow the center line of the O-fighter this will build ur balance and overall footwork in the ring usually find a guy thats faster on his feet then u to workwith go 3 min rounds and ull see its actually a good workout to

oooh that sounds awesome i gotta try that good stuff man thanks.

yea cauthen got the bronze in 96 and i think he's #2 in IBF in junior middleweight he's real good and tough. ur just about my weight thats cool u train with paulie he was a good fighter man. u tryin to go pro sometime?


Ya, Paulie was one of the all time greats---just an all around good person and damn good trainer. But ya, I'm around 5'7 at that weight---I would like to go pro eventually but my wife really doesn't like the fact that I box---I guess I'll just have to see as it goes---but with Paulies experience I bet if I really jumped feet-first into making a run at it professionally that I would have an easier time than most. Only time will tell :boxing:

Get in a comfortable stance and bend your legs alittle.

Get in a comfortable stance and bend your legs alittle.

yea i do and i'm more of a speed fighter but when i set down to throw bombs i always lose my balance a little and get squared up ya know?