In the first video, the coach asks that you get low by bending a bit forward from the waist, and throw the jab while sliding you right hand to your left cheek to protect your chin. [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkkfbfbZvC4[/ame] In this second video, the student seems to be throwing the jab to the body from the same stance that he jabs to the face. [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QwVbSzY5F4&feature=player_profilepage[/ame]# Now fundamentally, the first method seems more sound because it seems like you leave yourself open jabbing to the body in the upright stance. But I wanted to ask you guys which method do you prefer? Do you ever jab to the body from a regular stance (w/out bending forward)? Any advice would be appreciated. -WIB EDIT: Also, in this video, the student seems to be shuffling both feet while he throws multiple jabs. Isn't the correct way to throw the jab pushing off the ball of the back foot? Please let me know what you think. The reason why I'm questioning his form is because I was told that this trainer (I believe he recently passed away) was very respected in the boxing community. [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_fFE6ATFSg&feature=related[/ame]
Both are correct. Both have advantages and disadvantages. Staying in your standard stance and throwing the jab downwards to the body is what you would teach someone first. To advance this, you teach them to step in behind the jab, going low and then recoiling. Punching down allows you to fire off in combination, employ footwork tactics amongst other things. Going low while punching allows you to avoid incoming shots and put more power behind the jab. On the flip side you can't fire off in combo plus you need to step back out to move rather than step off or employ footwork tactics like I previously mentioned. To conclude, one is textbook, one is an advanced jab. Both are incredibly effective. Depends on the situation.
What can you guys tell me about the students footwork (and stance) in the last video while he throws multiple jabs?