View Full Version : What's the best way to deal with someone circling around you?


arcyannnni
06-23-2009, 09:14 AM
Okay simple answer is just stand there and let him wear himself out, fair enough because he's usually out of range... he's not experienced much like me, were just sparring.

What's the best way to deal with him moving around, how can I take advantage of this because he also is defending while moving and not much else.

#1Assassin
06-23-2009, 09:27 AM
put pressure on him. try to back him up with the jab rather than allow him to circle. and when u cant back him up cut of the ring.

mickey malone
06-23-2009, 09:38 AM
Retreat to the ropes & counter...
If no ball, try to turn him into a corner & let your hands fly.....

Tu Pai
06-23-2009, 09:42 AM
cut the ring, bang the body

Richie-G
06-23-2009, 11:04 AM
yeah cut the ring down, use head movement, stay behind your jab and bang the body

arcyannnni
06-23-2009, 11:27 AM
Thanks.

I'm a southpaw and he moves to his right (He's a switch-hitter) If I move to my left and try and cut him off I will be out of position in some circumstances, but I think I can deal with that.

larry x
06-23-2009, 11:46 AM
cut off the ring using great foot work while pressuring with an effective jab

larry x
06-23-2009, 11:48 AM
Thanks.

I'm a southpaw and he moves to his right (He's a switch-hitter) If I move to my left and try and cut him off I will be out of position in some circumstances, but I think I can deal with that.
he's moving the way you want him to move then...he's moving to your power hand

CMaines
06-23-2009, 01:41 PM
I've found that when guys in the ring circle it's easy to throw your jab then a couple hooks to the body. If he's moving to his left throw a jab then a right hook that tends to force them back to the right. Then just repeat the process or switch if they change directions. From my own experience I see this from new guys. It works really well because they don’t like getting hit and don’t understand that they’re just walking into it.

Richie-G
06-23-2009, 02:52 PM
watch cotto, hes great at cutting the ring down.

arcyannnni
06-23-2009, 04:13 PM
Thanks for the advice guys.

TredKiller
06-23-2009, 06:16 PM
either counter his punches,

or jab ALOT until you get him in a corner,
then throw a faint, a right, then left to the body,
follow up with any punches you want.

itll work.

F l i c k e r
06-23-2009, 07:09 PM
Okay simple answer is just stand there and let him wear himself out, fair enough because he's usually out of range... he's not experienced much like me, were just sparring.

What's the best way to deal with him moving around, how can I take advantage of this because he also is defending while moving and not much else.

Simple. It's what alot of people forget.... Cut him off.

Dont follow him, just cut him off. Move lateral in the direction he is circling to. That will make him end up against the ropes and/or cornered. Thats when you bang. Keep your guard up though and be on your toes. If he likes to circle/dance he is gonna like to jab.

Dont worry about jabbing to move him. Let him move, you cut him off. When you get back in punching distance, bang. Then repeat if he keeps moving.

Its the basics. Everyone is telling you to jab. Dont, its a waste of energy. Because your still following him. Cut him off and then do work.

DeepSleep
06-23-2009, 07:32 PM
If you’re a southpaw and he's orthodox and moving to his right you should be thrilled. He's moving directly into your left as you cut the ring off while limiting his own right hand. Remember not to waste too much energy, let him do the work for you. If he wants to circle without engaging at all let him circle, than when your ready quickly move laterally to your left and engage him. If he's moving right and inexperienced you should be able to use lead straight lefts very effectively as even experienced boxers can get themselves in big trouble moving right against a southpaw.

FlaminGuru
06-23-2009, 07:46 PM
lol my style of fighting is circling around, trying to bob and pressuring by using combos.

Now i've had people face me with that similar style, and i just cannot beat it myself.

Some tips i can give is to hit him with some stiff jabs, and try to plow him in the corner, and while you pressure him in the short distance, TRY TO MOVE
DIFFERENT ANGLES, to make him uncomfortable, and also bob your head.

This may seem like a lot of steps, but it all fits together if you have it down properly.