How to create angles?

123-kid · 10-23-2009, 12:05 PM

ive had a tough time getting comfortable with the footwork involved when trying to create angles to my imaginary opponent, is this basic stuff should practice on my own or an advanced move that should be learned with a trainner? Any good tips or videos would be great, it just doesnt seem like a natrual movement for me, dont know why, im probably doing it wrong

Jennifer Love Hewitt · 10-23-2009, 12:32 PM

Think of a grid on the floor. Your opponent facing you is on a line. To make an angled attack, step of that line and attack. Repeat that process.

If you like dancing, the footwork used to cut off and angle in boxing is nearly identical to a basic slow dance. Find a date and ask him/her for a dance, it will make you a better fighter.

GPater11093 · 10-23-2009, 01:05 PM

use a protracter

TommyV · 10-23-2009, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jennifer Love Hewitt

Find a date and ask him/her for a dance, it will make you a better fighter.

paloalto00 · 10-23-2009, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jennifer Love Hewitt

Think of a grid on the floor. Your opponent facing you is on a line. To make an angled attack, step of that line and attack. Repeat that process.

If you like dancing, the footwork used to cut off and angle in boxing is nearly identical to a basic slow dance. Find a date and ask him/her for a dance, it will make you a better fighter.

Though that does sound crazy, it makes perfect sense.

thejokerswild · 10-23-2009, 01:55 PM

Pivot off your front foot right, slip to either side and de elevate via legs. No luck finding an angle? Then take a step somewhere else and try again.

This is fairly basic. what are you having trouble with? Basically keep your head moving and practice throwing combinations while at an angle and you should start to get used it to it.

Watch videos of boxers shadow boxing to understand how they move their cores and legs. If you're unable to move your core then it might not be yet strong enough for functional movement.

123-kid · 10-23-2009, 02:24 PM

good stuff guys thanks, im having trouble i guess with keeping my balance, and my back foot position when i complete my move, i dont feel balanced enough to throw a punch, much less, trying to throw combos as we move

paloalto00 · 10-23-2009, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 123-kid

good stuff guys thanks, im having trouble i guess with keeping my balance, and my back foot position when i complete my move, i dont feel balanced enough to throw a punch, much less, trying to throw combos as we move

You're probably exagerating the movement, looking for an angle doesn't have to deal with big movements, a simple step to the side can create an opening, or just leaning can create an opening for a body shot

123-kid · 10-23-2009, 04:45 PM

i bet your right, i tend to take a bigger step than usual when making the move, trying to be in good position to throw a punch, so you dont have to be at an exact 90 degrees from your previous position to complete a successful angle?

Johnboy2007 · 10-23-2009, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jennifer Love Hewitt

Think of a grid on the floor. Your opponent facing you is on a line. To make an angled attack, step of that line and attack. Repeat that process.

If you like dancing, the footwork used to cut off and angle in boxing is nearly identical to a basic slow dance. Find a date and ask him/her for a dance, it will make you a better fighter.

haha always remember one of our trainers to get it thought our heads explained it by grabing one of the boxers and dancing with him lol was funny to watch but spot on its exactly the same

thejokerswild · 10-23-2009, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 123-kid

good stuff guys thanks, im having trouble i guess with keeping my balance, and my back foot position when i complete my move, i dont feel balanced enough to throw a punch, much less, trying to throw combos as we move

Ahh i get you now. It does feel very unnatural to start off(I still feel I need to work on this a lot). You'll be fighting this your whole training I believe.

What a good thing for that is, while shaddow boxing, bounce a basketball like ball around. This will get you used to moving your feet and hands at the same time. Mimicking throwing a shot when bouncing the ball.

That make sense?

123-kid · 10-23-2009, 08:49 PM

yes thx that does makes sense and ill try it, another thing is that i feel like im taking one more small step then i need to, in order to get in good position, correct me if im wrong, be shouldnt it be one quick move?

thejokerswild · 10-23-2009, 09:14 PM

Boxing is filled with many small steps that all serve a specific purpose. If you're taking extra steps due to being offbalance or not set properly, you'll need to practice that in shadow boxing.

Don't even worry about throwing punches in some rounds. Just push off that back foot, pivot off the front foot and move backward via pushing off the front foot. Keep it simple, slow and intentional. It'll become instinct.

I even practice stabilizing my balance in the street, not like a boxer because you'd look like an idiot but keeping in mind how your feet are keeping the centre of balance. Thinking about my next foot placement. Making few changes as possible. You'd be surprised how low a standard balance is, in society.

10-23-2009, 09:56 PM

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gooners!! · 10-24-2009, 05:37 AM

Lots of Upper body movement is the best way to create angles to punch off. Obviously stepping of the line to, but upper body movement generally puts your body in a taught/tight position where the most natural thing to do is to step simultaneously as you move your head.

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123-kid newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 18 vCash: 1000	How to create angles? ive had a tough time getting comfortable with the footwork involved when trying to create angles to my imaginary opponent, is this basic stuff should practice on my own or an advanced move that should be learned with a trainner? Any good tips or videos would be great, it just doesnt seem like a natrual movement for me, dont know why, im probably doing it wrong
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Jennifer Love Hewitt Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,689 vCash: 1000	Re: How to create angles? Think of a grid on the floor. Your opponent facing you is on a line. To make an angled attack, step of that line and attack. Repeat that process. If you like dancing, the footwork used to cut off and angle in boxing is nearly identical to a basic slow dance. Find a date and ask him/her for a dance, it will make you a better fighter.
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GPater11093 Barry East Side VIP Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 26,118 vCash: 836	Re: How to create angles? use a protracter
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thejokerswild P4P King East Side VIP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 18,179 vCash: 75	Re: How to create angles? Pivot off your front foot right, slip to either side and de elevate via legs. No luck finding an angle? Then take a step somewhere else and try again. This is fairly basic. what are you having trouble with? Basically keep your head moving and practice throwing combinations while at an angle and you should start to get used it to it. Watch videos of boxers shadow boxing to understand how they move their cores and legs. If you're unable to move your core then it might not be yet strong enough for functional movement.
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123-kid newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 18 vCash: 1000	Re: How to create angles? good stuff guys thanks, im having trouble i guess with keeping my balance, and my back foot position when i complete my move, i dont feel balanced enough to throw a punch, much less, trying to throw combos as we move
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123-kid newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 18 vCash: 1000	Re: How to create angles? i bet your right, i tend to take a bigger step than usual when making the move, trying to be in good position to throw a punch, so you dont have to be at an exact 90 degrees from your previous position to complete a successful angle?
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123-kid newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 18 vCash: 1000	Re: How to create angles? yes thx that does makes sense and ill try it, another thing is that i feel like im taking one more small step then i need to, in order to get in good position, correct me if im wrong, be shouldnt it be one quick move?
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10-23-2009, 09:14 PM	#13
thejokerswild P4P King East Side VIP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 18,179 vCash: 75	Re: How to create angles? Boxing is filled with many small steps that all serve a specific purpose. If you're taking extra steps due to being offbalance or not set properly, you'll need to practice that in shadow boxing. Don't even worry about throwing punches in some rounds. Just push off that back foot, pivot off the front foot and move backward via pushing off the front foot. Keep it simple, slow and intentional. It'll become instinct. I even practice stabilizing my balance in the street, not like a boxer because you'd look like an idiot but keeping in mind how your feet are keeping the centre of balance. Thinking about my next foot placement. Making few changes as possible. You'd be surprised how low a standard balance is, in society.
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10-24-2009, 05:37 AM	#15
gooners!! James 'A-Force' Degale East Side Guru Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: England Posts: 5,476 vCash: 1000	Re: How to create angles? Lots of Upper body movement is the best way to create angles to punch off. Obviously stepping of the line to, but upper body movement generally puts your body in a taught/tight position where the most natural thing to do is to step simultaneously as you move your head.
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