Flat foot vs Arch

[CarlosG815]

Mike Tyson was very badly flat footed. Doesn't mean you can't move on the balls of your feet.

[RightStraight]

Just to make things a little easier, here's the videos I mentioned (lighting quality a bit dodgy.) Any questions/views, I'll be happy to take them here.

Boxing stance:

Moving In and Out:

And a straight right:

Cheers

Hey Righty

The Pros will be seen to be more flat-footed on the front foot than the amateurs would (the back foot stays up on both codes.) I'm going to assume that you are loking to box at the amateur level (to start with anyway!) There is no option here, I have always coached and will always coach that a boxer needs to be on the toes on both feet and never flat footed. The reason for this is mobility, the ability to make short, explosive feet movements in order to get in and out of range. I'm not convinced that there should be any reason physically why you cannot ever be on your toes on the front foot (although this is a separate issue from the pain during running thing...this is not my area.) My feeling is that this will be a matter of practice, practice, practice! People often underestimate the stresses that boxing puts upon the legs. When you take into account that every aspect of a boxers skill set (footwork, body movements, defensive actions and punching) is initiated by the legs, the fact that legs tire should not come as a surprise.

Keep working at it mate, but seriously aim to 'Get on your toes.'

I greatly appreciate this, I have a few questions and I was thinking I could record myself doing some footwork exercises/routines but I'm unsure what you need to see in order to "diagnose" my problem. Let me know what you think.

By the way, I have already learned the straight and on guard stances but your videos were real helpful on giving me some more tips on things I didn't think of previously.

]Mike Tyson was very badly flat footed.[/B] Doesn't mean you can't move on the balls of your feet.

Mike Tyson is the GOAT and my favorite boxer. You saying that got rid of my doubts.

[CarlosG815]

Mike Tyson is the GOAT and my favorite boxer. You saying that got rid of my doubts.

lol, I'm surprised you've never noticed how flat footed he is. There is a video of him playing with his daughter and she knocks him out and he goes down barefoot, he has a backward arch. His feet are so flat that they arch toward the ground.

You can easily notice it when you watch any sparring or fight video with him.

[RightStraight]

lol, I'm surprised you've never noticed how flat footed he is. There is a video of him playing with his daughter and she knocks him out and he goes down barefoot, he has a backward arch. His feet are so flat that they arch toward the ground.

You can easily notice it when you watch any sparring or fight video with him.

I remember the video but I didnt pay attention to his feet. I only recently have been paying attention to boxer's feet. So most boxers are flat footed?

[Vitez]

I'm looking todays heavyweights like David Hays, Carol Thompson etc....I think really they are on the ball of their feet but not as high on the balls so they seem flat footed....

[csorthofeet]

flat feet

I have a lot less pain when walking, I have a Pronation, and these sneakers have made a significant difference in reducing that pain. and orthofeet shoes are comfortable! My feet may need a specialist, but I am happy with this purchase. I wear these to walk the dogs, exercise, or anytime nights and weekends. They look great and feel even better.

[Eastbound]

Hey Righty

The Pros will be seen to be more flat-footed on the front foot than the amateurs would (the back foot stays up on both codes.) I'm going to assume that you are loking to box at the amateur level (to start with anyway!) There is no option here, I have always coached and will always coach that a boxer needs to be on the toes on both feet and never flat footed. The reason for this is mobility, the ability to make short, explosive feet movements in order to get in and out of range. I'm not convinced that there should be any reason physically why you cannot ever be on your toes on the front foot (although this is a separate issue from the pain during running thing...this is not my area.) My feeling is that this will be a matter of practice, practice, practice! People often underestimate the stresses that boxing puts upon the legs. When you take into account that every aspect of a boxers skill set (footwork, body movements, defensive actions and punching) is initiated by the legs, the fact that legs tire should not come as a surprise.

Keep working at it mate, but seriously aim to 'Get on your toes.'

This makes the most sense to me. To be quick on your feet and mobile in the ring, you have to stay on your toes. I gotta believe jump rope is one of the best exercises to build the small muscles in the feet and calves for this. Efficient rope work is mostly done on the toes. Also, all the different tricks and skipping combinations keep the brain and feet connected. As you get more proficient at jumping and for longer durations, the foot will tighten up some and make it easier to stay up on the toes during other boxing exercises. You might plant your foot more to throw power shots and hooks, but then up on your toes to move quickly. I'd say the quick jab can be done on the toes whilst moving on and out

[OctoberRed]

I have a lot less pain when walking, I have a Pronation, and these sneakers have made a significant difference in reducing that pain. and orthofeet shoes are comfortable! My feet may need a specialist, but I am happy with this purchase. I wear these to walk the dogs, exercise, or anytime nights and weekends. They look great and feel even better.

where do you get those?