What shots to throw when taking angles?

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by Dark Sider, Feb 24, 2012.


  1. Dark Sider

    Dark Sider Well-Known Member Full Member

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    And when do you step off to the side?

    I heard 'step to the right, finish with the right' but what really works?
     
  2. Juxhin

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    I move to the right forcing my opponent to move to the left as a reaction. He's thinking hes escaping from me but while i move to the right to bring out a left hook and he walks right into it.

    EDIT: Im not sure if its what your referring to tho
     
  3. Keep sparring most important. More often than not angled punches ara looping and overhead punches, practice hooking and uppercuts throw in some straights. Keep sparring though work on fitness to even get the opportunity
     
  4. Dark Sider

    Dark Sider Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yes, Juxhin. I want to know what's going to work best if I move off to an angle.

    Here's a Ricky Hatton video on taking angles when he throws his body shots: [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNYo8Ko9RGE&feature=player_embedded[/ame]

    So if I take an angle to the right, throw the left hook when my opponent follows?

    Keep this simple so I can understand it.
     
  5. Little_Mac

    Little_Mac Active Member Full Member

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    Just.... do what he said in the video. Hitman spelled it out pretty concisely.
     
  6. greynotsoold

    greynotsoold Boxing Addict

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    When you move to the right I would suggest moving the left foot first; slide it over a couple inches then pivot on it. Moving the right foot first is a two step move and moves you further away. Also, if you keep your left foot inside his left foot, it presents problems for him movement-wise.
    For example; you make the move I described above and as you pivot you are throwing a right over his left shoulder, come back with a left hook. You essentially have his left foot trapped with your left foot- he has to pick it up to move out, or really open himself up to the hook by pulling out, or to the uppercut right over the top by trying to get low and back out. Have I explained this clearly?
    You can use this slide to the right at a distance as well, to create an angle for the right hand over the left shoulder, as well as the right uppercut to the body or to the chin under the jab. With some variations you can also effectively work the body- the stomach and solar plexus- with left hooks, even hook the chin. And it is about as risk free as it gets because you put yourself outside his lead arm where he cannot hit you back.
     
  7. Juxhin

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    Make it as simple as possible: (This isn't for clinching position & Southpaw)

    You are at short distance, you move your back foot to the right which means you won't be infront of the guy and he will autmatically move to the opposite side so that he will be facing you again. Just as you move your back leg to the right bring up a quick hook, no power. He will be knocking himself out because he will be going the opposite direction heading straight for the hook. Does miracles, i'll try to find a video about it.

    EDIT: Perfect found what i meant, [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHwPBTDDp00[/ame] . Go at 6:55
     
  8. greynotsoold

    greynotsoold Boxing Addict

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    That video is brilliant, great advice on a variety of subjects.
     
  9. captain hook

    captain hook Well-Known Member Full Member

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    nice move
     
  10. Dark Sider

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  12. KillSomething

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    This is the only way I've ever dropped someone.
     
  13. Juxhin

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    Yea, works miracles..
     
  14. Bogotazo

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    The Hopkins left hook explanation is a great one; it works going to the body as well, as long as you're careful.

    Off the top of my head, I recommend a jab to the body or head going in either direction, though the left seems to work better as you can step into it as you move out (and the same goes for a straight right to the body); a straight right hand to the top before pivoting outside to their right; pivoting outside their right while throwing a left hook works well also-if you do it from the outside, you can cover yourself with your own arm at the angle, and if you do it from inside their arm, you best be prepared to duck under or roll the counter right hand.

    In general, I'd watch Marquez and Hopkins for some creative learning material.
     
  15. wayneflint

    wayneflint Active Member Full Member

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    It's like anything else, its conditional to a given situation, killsomthing says that is the only way he had ever dropped someone, thats because you got it right that perticular time, not just because of the left hook with a step, because you had him figured and you had a tool for the job, you where used to performing the shot in an effective way, if your as comfortable performing other shots and trick punches you'll then be able to capitalize on other situations (once youve sussed him) that you wouldnt usually have a competent tool for, dunno if that makes sense to anyone lol.

    Ye im a fan of trick punches and the like, i think they are a big part of learning how to box and counter punch, being able to establish shots, variation and also to learn when its time to fight. i drill a lot of these i try to apply good boxing technique to the punches as far as i can but sometimes will break a rule here or there if necessary to pull of the shot, being careful to not make it habit by always practicing basics aswell, i find drilling these are definently not a waste of time for me, they create a lot of openings for me to then throw properly with both my feet on the ground to then try to hurt them with quality shots, or just to create opertunity's to show one and throw one, trying to line them up for an even better one maybe. establishing your shots to enable of control the pace of the fight.

    An easy one i like to use to get inside with intent to hurt, a simple variation of a jab, no angles or anything. nice and basic to describe.
    from an outside position in boxing stance, simultaniousley bend your knees and drop your ass and put little weight onto the front foot while taking a small step forward with it, you now explode back up off the ground slighlty and forward a step with both feet, landing the back foot first, landing the jab when you land the back foot, you wanna land with the back foot first for so many reasons its easier to just say do it.

    This jab works well to get inside, but watch for the counter uppercut, grabbing right shoulder with your right to pivot to your left works well if they change level indicating a right or left cut. you duck under any oncoming punches and explode up with your legs into the jab with intent in a very explosive way, then both feet are on the ground as they should be for a nice straight right off the end of the jab, then bend the knees on the end of the right to change level and load and throw a big left uppercut to the body, walts/pivout out to your left grabbing their right hip or elbow with your left or their right shoulder with your right.

    Good post grey perfect example of a less than orthadox step that suits a situation to a T, ill be storing that one for later ;)