Protecting your chin

[OctoberRed]

I’ve been hearing about tucking your chin down while putting your rear hand on your chin. It might’ve been Bernard Hopkins that did a session where he would use a tennis ball under his chin to keep it tucked.

I believe it was Hopkins that did that

[Rockin']

I’ve been hearing about tucking your chin down while putting your rear hand on your chin. It might’ve been Bernard Hopkins that did a session where he would use a tennis ball under his chin to keep it tucked.

When you are not driving your car where do you put it. Same thing with your right hand, when not in use offensively it must be at guard/parked, looking for shots to pick off that are incoming. A lot of shots that you will be hit with are ones that you don't even see coming. Touching your chin is a good place for it when not using it offensively. Chin tucked and protected, smart way to fight..…..Rockin'

[Rockin']

Hi so In some places I have read that you can use your shoulders to protect your chin by rolling them forward. My question is Should they roll forward, or is it best to maintain your posture upright, tuck chin from there, and shoulders in sockets for balance.

Rolling shots is a great skill, but learn/master the basics of proper defense before learning to roll shots. You will just feel the rythme of the fight after time. You'll get smashed trying to roll before learning the basics and rythme, so don't try it too early. Learn proper defense and then build on that...…………………..……..Rockin'

[AlexKidd]