How to improve footwork?

[hisnamewas]

So I've great footwork in regards to jumping rope (which is the answer everyone seems to give), but tying punches in whilst constantly moving and changing direction is another problem.

I have always been heavy footed and am always told to 'move! dont just stand there, MOVE!' when throwing punches and my style is thwarting me. I hold my hands up and am heavy footed - this results in me blinding myself with my guard and being a punching bag.


The footwork and technical movement is the #1 thing that has drawn me to boxing and I am willing to be an absolutely below average boxer that moves and dances and can throw punches from all angles (until I adjust) than a half decent slugger - like I said it is the movement that appeals to me.

So my question is how can I improve this? Attached is a video, Guillermo's footwork really impresses me, his movement and headwork is something I really find attractive.

Youtube - PSgXxyToirI







I've also noticed Pacqiao is ALWAYS moving his feet when he punches, he is very rarely stagnant or immobile in one position (the clip where he has a red Tshirt shows this well)

YouTube - nnZ4fL1pSRQ



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Any suggestions?

[Mr.MojoRisin']

So I've great footwork in regards to jumping rope (which is the answer everyone seems to give), but tying punches in whilst constantly moving and changing direction is another problem.

I have always been heavy footed and am always told to 'move! dont just stand there, MOVE!' when throwing punches and my style is thwarting me. I hold my hands up and am heavy footed - this results in me blinding myself with my guard and being a punching bag.


The footwork and technical movement is the #1 thing that has drawn me to boxing and I am willing to be an absolutely below average boxer that moves and dances and can throw punches from all angles (until I adjust) than a half decent slugger - like I said it is the movement that appeals to me.

So my question is how can I improve this? Attached is a video, Guillermo's footwork really impresses me, his movement and headwork is something I really find attractive.

Youtube - PSgXxyToirI







I've also noticed Pacqiao is ALWAYS moving his feet when he punches, he is very rarely stagnant or immobile in one position (the clip where he has a red Tshirt shows this well)

YouTube - nnZ4fL1pSRQ



(I cant post URLs yet)






Any suggestions?

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

Contrary to popular belief football players have really fast feet especially the big guys so you can look at the drills they do. The key to fast hands is fast feet. I can't think of a fighter that had only fast hands and slow feet or vice versa. Always keep the feet moving and your hands will be fast. Lomachenko is a fantastic example.

[BuakawBanchamek]

So I've great footwork in regards to jumping rope (which is the answer everyone seems to give), but tying punches in whilst constantly moving and changing direction is another problem.

I have always been heavy footed and am always told to 'move! dont just stand there, MOVE!' when throwing punches and my style is thwarting me. I hold my hands up and am heavy footed - this results in me blinding myself with my guard and being a punching bag.


The footwork and technical movement is the #1 thing that has drawn me to boxing and I am willing to be an absolutely below average boxer that moves and dances and can throw punches from all angles (until I adjust) than a half decent slugger - like I said it is the movement that appeals to me.

So my question is how can I improve this? Attached is a video, Guillermo's footwork really impresses me, his movement and headwork is something I really find attractive.

Youtube - PSgXxyToirI







I've also noticed Pacqiao is ALWAYS moving his feet when he punches, he is very rarely stagnant or immobile in one position (the clip where he has a red Tshirt shows this well)

YouTube - nnZ4fL1pSRQ



(I cant post URLs yet)






Any suggestions?

The video Dagowop posted is great exercise for quick feet.
Running (or intervall running) also helps building that quick feet and endurance in your legs.

Change your attitude. Dont always think " Imma knock this guy out", or " I will hurt him badly" or something like that. Imagine you being too fast for him to hit, try to " float like a butterfly" .

You can adapt it into training. After every combination on the bag move around, build in some quick tyson shuffle and stick to the body or move and work your headmovement/ shooting jabs.

Or do specific partner drills, where you and your partner do normal shadow boxing to each other without hitting and your partner suddenly runs towards you in order to make you move your feet.

[W1LL]

Resistance bands and strengthening your calves and ankles would be the place to start.

[ShoulderRoll]

Repetition. Practice moving around a square on the floor with proper footwork. Over and over. Every day.

Do it clockwise and counterclockwise, switching directions by pivoting on one of the corners of the square.

[Mike_Erm]

Here some ideas maybe this helps maybe it doesn't...

Just keep on drilling everyday and you will get good... Its gonna take time but you will get there.

Footwork Drills For Boxing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xM92v1bdskY&list=PL9IbRceHvETSz7zs_jRNw3c9IeE6SHwYF&index=3

Footwork for Boxing (No Excuses)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hxV6ue-f7A

Speed Ladder Drills For Boxing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB09rvOZUXk

Speed Ladder Drills to Improve Boxing Footwork

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pr0cvelfBuk&list=PL9IbRceHvETSz7zs_jRNw3c9IeE6SHwYF&index=5