I go to a gym that sort of only promotes getting in , in a straight line and backing straight out in a straight line then circle. So i want to know more footwork to getting in angles. Most guys in the gym just come in straight which is something i heard your not supposed to do, your supposed to come in an angle. Now can someone explain how? So far all i know is to pivot my front foot step then pivot my back to the side that my front foot is at. Pictures/gifs would be appreciated or videos please no mentions of getting a new gym I dont live near any other gym. I live in Surrey BC. i posted this on sherdog, i want to get more input here on esb where there are more boxers. Edit* Quick Question, Would stepping to the left be a good idea against another orthodox fighter? also, which is preffered? to pivot off the back foot first then pivot your lead or the other way around? When stepping to your right do you want to be outside of your oponents lead foot? sorry for the dumb questions guys all the coaches where i live only teach, come in forward, take 2 steps back and circle
A good tip I've always been told is throwing as you take a step left or right. I used to spar my friend, who was an amateur that drilled me in the basics. He said he always used to catch me because I'd step far to the right or left without covering myself with any shot. Feinting and then ducking low as you step to the side will catch your opponent off guard. There's a good thread called "What shots to take when taking angles" you can look at : http://www.eastsideboxing.com/forum/showthread.php?t=383440 The advantages of course are opening up new spaces at which to punch. If you can move left (on an orthodox opponent), their right hand is easier to block/smother, the left hook to the body and liver/kidney is even more available, the right hand is in line with their chin and body, and their lead hand is far away. If you pivot to the right, their power hand is out of reach, and both your hands are able to target the head and body. In either case, they'll be forced to either back out and realign, or turn to you and follow you, which is of course dangerous and puts them in danger of anything you choose to throw at them in that moment.
good advice. The most basic one is the jab+step forward and to the left and then left hook Then the 1-2-3 Also this drill will do wonders. I use this all the time and I duck and move at an angle almost automatically [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq_18orRmKE&hd=1[/ame]
Easiest one is back him up, throw the right and let your right leg swing around (squaring you up). Gives you the left uppercut between the elbows and the right hand behind the ear. Very easy and quick way to hurt your opponent and open up some opportunities. You can grab the opponent's shoulder and spin him out after this, or keep him on the ropes if you've got him there.
Quick Question, Would stepping to the left be a good idea against another orthodox fighter? also, which is preffered? to pivot off the back foot first then pivot your lead or the other way around?
Stepping into a position that means you are not head on with your opponents is the best way to create angles, it can also be done with different types of upper body movement but balance can cause a few problems with that. When your head on with your opponent try throwing a jab, stepping to the right raising your left hand, turn and lean away from your opponent and then turn back in with a straight right hand.
As the above poster said, an angle where you're not in line with your opponent is a good one. Stepping to the left is fine, as long as you watch out for the right hand; try ducking slightly to slip and/or getting ready to block/parry an incoming right hand as you do it. But it puts them out of position, and you have both kidney and ribs to work with, as well as the side of their head and their face for straight punches up top. Pivoting all depends on which direction you're moving in. If you move left, you want to move your left foot first; right, right foot first. The same thing applies when side-stepping. Try slowly approaching a bag and try stepping to the side with his in mind, and the movement & pivot should come naturally.
