After stepping in with a Jab...

[Gavin1]

Where do you move to if your opponent doesn't move back? (I usually stay where I am if this happens to maintain distance) I used to just move straight back myself but heard you're never meant to move backwards in a straight line (Why is this by the way?) so when I'm shadowboxing lately I've been stepping to the side instead? Just wondering does it matter what side you step to, does it depend on the opponents stance for instance?

[NYU Alum.]

Where do you move to if your opponent doesn't move back? (I usually stay where I am if this happens to maintain distance) I used to just move straight back myself but heard you're never meant to move backwards in a straight line (Why is this by the way?) so when I'm shadowboxing lately I've been stepping to the side instead? Just wondering does it matter what side you step to, does it depend on the opponents stance for instance?

After the jab, there's really no right or wrong direction to go. It's okay to take a step back, but just don't lean back!!

Here's a list of things to consider after you jab...

You've got to practice the in n' out motion. Step in and snap your jab simultaneously and get out of the way as quick as you can by stepping back, moving to either side or bobbing.

The most important thing is keeping your eyes on your opponent , keeping your hands up and chin tucked after every punch.

The reason why coaches prefer someone to step to the side, rather than stepping back after you throw a punch or combination, is because by moving to the side you're moving out of your opponents way. Most fighters counter by either throwing a jab back or a straight punch or a combination of the two.

What you can also do after you've fired a single jab, is throw another jab as your stepping back to offset any counter your opponent tries on you.

Below is an example of someone stepping in with a jab and then stepping back with a jab.



Here's a video of one of the best "in n' out fighters" in history. See how he's steppin' in n' out after jabbing, and how he moves out of the way by moving to the side and/or ducking after each punch combination.

[Mares]

After the jab, there's really no right or wrong direction to go. It's okay to take a step back, but just don't lean back!!

Here's a list of things to consider after you jab...

You've got to practice the in n' out motion. Step in and snap your jab simultaneously and get out of the way as quick as you can by stepping back, moving to either side or bobbing.

The most important thing is keeping your eyes on your opponent , keeping your hands up and chin tucked after every punch.

The reason why coaches prefer someone to step to the side, rather than stepping back after you throw a punch or combination, is because by moving to the side you're moving out of your opponents way. Most fighters counter by either throwing a jab back or a straight punch or a combination of the two.

What you can also do after you've fired a single jab, is throw another jab as your stepping back to offset any counter your opponent tries on you.

Below is an example of someone stepping in with a jab and then stepping back with a jab.



Here's a video of one of the best "in n' out fighters" in history. See how he's steppin' in n' out after jabbing, and how he moves out of the way by moving to the side and/or ducking after each punch combination.

so after watching youtube training videos your an expert now when u don't even know **** lol

[!! Shawn]

Well, the first thing you should move is your head.

[NYU Alum.]

so after watching youtube training videos your an expert now when u don't even know **** lol

Dude, shut the f**k up. I was just giving him a visual, d*mb ****. The thread starter wants to learn, what better way to show someone by giving him instructions via video .

And plus, many trainers show their fighters videos of other fighters so they can learn from them. In fact, Iceman Scully(a former fighter,now a trainer to pro fighters), who is a member on this site was talkin about how he would show his fighters vids of other fighters.

When I use to box, my trainer and I would watch videos together all the time to get an even better idea of what he was trying to teach and also show his students how the masters do it.

Oops, I just noticed your sig, now I understand why you're acting like a b*tch towards me. Sorry man, you need to bark at PAC not me, hehe

[Mares]

Dude, shut the f**k up. I was just giving him a visual, d*mb ****. The thread starter wants to learn, what better way to show someone by giving him instructions via video .

And plus, many trainers show their fighters videos of other fighters so they can learn from them. In fact, Iceman Scully(a former fighter,now a trainer to pro fighters), who is a member on this site was talkin about how he would show his fighters vids of other fighters.

When I use to box, my trainer and I would watch videos together all the time to get an even better idea of what he was trying to teach and also show his students how the masters do it.

Oops, I just noticed your sig, now I understand why you're acting like a b*tch towards me. Sorry man, you need to bark at PAC not me, hehe

learn from u? lol, there is nothing to learn from u, he might box better than u.

[NYU Alum.]

learn from u? lol, there is nothing to learn from u, he might box better than u.

Do you have anything to add to the thread besides how to eat rolled-up chihuahuas,hehe

Maybe Urbano Antillon, MAB and the rest of your culo idols can show the thread starter how to be a punching dummy, lmao.

[Mares]

Do you have anything to add to the thread besides how to eat rolled-up chihuahuas,hehe

Maybe Urbano Antillon, MAB and the rest of your culo idols can show the thread starter how to be a punching dummy, lmao.

maybe u the one who want to eat, since u eating anything that is why u became a fatass

[mrboxer]

Where do you move to if your opponent doesn't move back? (I usually stay where I am if this happens to maintain distance) I used to just move straight back myself but heard you're never meant to move backwards in a straight line (Why is this by the way?) so when I'm shadowboxing lately I've been stepping to the side instead? Just wondering does it matter what side you step to, does it depend on the opponents stance for instance?

do not move nowhere throw a right hand right down the middle and if he is still standing step to the left and throw a hook to the liver and then come up with the hook to the jaw,if he is still standing your opponent can take a good shot so you have to stick and move and try to win on points

[Danny_123]

do not move nowhere throw a right hand right down the middle and if he is still standing step to the left and throw a hook to the liver and then come up with the hook to the jaw,if he is still standing your opponent can take a good shot so you have to stick and move and try to win on points

Good advice but wont work everytime - this should be a way to test your opponent out, not what you do after every step in jab.
Practice other combinations like this one though....personal favourite of mine - step in with a jab, cross, left hook combo to the head, then throw a right straight to the sternum or a right hook to the ribs.

After the jab, there's really no right or wrong direction to go. It's okay to take a step back, but just don't lean back!!

Here's a list of things to consider after you jab...

You've got to practice the in n' out motion. Step in and snap your jab simultaneously and get out of the way as quick as you can by stepping back, moving to either side or bobbing.

The most important thing is keeping your eyes on your opponent , keeping your hands up and chin tucked after every punch.

The reason why coaches prefer someone to step to the side, rather than stepping back after you throw a punch or combination, is because by moving to the side you're moving out of your opponents way. Most fighters counter by either throwing a jab back or a straight punch or a combination of the two.

What you can also do after you've fired a single jab, is throw another jab as your stepping back to offset any counter your opponent tries on you.

Below is an example of someone stepping in with a jab and then stepping back with a jab.



Here's a video of one of the best "in n' out fighters" in history. See how he's steppin' in n' out after jabbing, and how he moves out of the way by moving to the side and/or ducking after each punch combination.

Well done for showing him vids m8, good way to learn, i've bought the career fights of all my favourite fighters to learn from the best as you said.
Helps so much you wonder why everyone's not doin it.
But it puts the smart ones in front eh