Footwork Talk

[Tony Trick-Pony]

It's easy to look at a Rigo or a Loma and say they have great footwork, but why?

What makes for great or even good footwork?

I know that a straight spine is crucial for balance. I also see that a narrow stance is generally much better than a wider one and smaller steps are better than bigger ones.

Anyone have any good footwork advice?

[RedZmaja]

Do a lot of shadowboxing and focus on footwork and balance.

Shadowboxing is the best way to develop footwork.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWNvAjDq4x8

[Tony Trick-Pony]

Do a lot of shadowboxing and focus on footwork and balance.

Shadowboxing is the best way to develop footwork.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWNvAjDq4x8

A great thing to watch Loma work.

Yeah, I like to shadow box but sometimes I wonder if I'm actually learning anything new about footwork beyond telling the obvious guys who appear on balance from those who clearly are not.

[Joe Beamish]

Marvin Cook on the why's and wherefore's of footwork:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrrE7Bdc1aU

[Tony Trick-Pony]

Marvin Cook on the why's and wherefore's of footwork:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrrE7Bdc1aU

I've always noticed how Roman Gonzalez keeps his lead foot pointed at his opponent's middle. I like how he explains about moving the hips, too and how you can close so much space that way while the other guy is expending way too much energy for a simple task. Excellent video.

[Tony Trick-Pony]

Very good video. So many guys don't throw anything while moving. They must get set first and then the opponent is nowhere to be found. Excellent advice.

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[*TonyMontana*]

Great thread
Footwork is hardly mentioned nowadays

I always thought Pacquiao had great footwork/placement until I watched him in the ring with Floyd
Bernard Hopkins had great footwork believe it or not
Hence why he was rarely knocked down

[Tony Trick-Pony]

Great thread
Footwork is hardly mentioned nowadays

I always thought Pacquiao had great footwork/placement until I watched him in the ring with Floyd
Bernard Hopkins had great footwork believe it or not
Hence why he was rarely knocked down

Good tips from the Executioner...


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