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Originally posted by Offic.Scorecard View PostRight after throwning, the moment, let's say you threw a right hand, push with your opposite, left foot, off the ground, weave to your right and get outside. If you finished your combo with your left hand you do the same and move to the left. This way you aren't turning around the ropes, but around your opponent. Pacquiao for example, is great at doing it.
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I had the same "problem" in the beginning. My reach/jab and endurance are my strongest assets, so I learned to work on that and develop better footwork. You can use a check hook for example if they are coming forward (left hook and pivot away at the same time) or a right uppercut also works often. Practise lateral movement and pivots to move away and stay out of reach. If not possible you also "clinch" and lean on them shortly (if you are the taller figther). Also practise feints and vary a lot, since your opponent will try to time your jab/cross. And with a stiff jab you can in principle always keep them at bay if you have a reach advantage. The jab is yout best friend! (although not many people master it...).
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