A jab with a quick RETURN

One thing I did was just extend my arm in front of me and pull it back as quick as I can over and over again to get my arm used to coming back quick. I tied an elastic band to my heavy bag stand and pull it back as if I was retracting a punch also to develop the muscles and gain speed
Also I saw this on Saddoxboxing forums

 

I find jump roping conditions it and "snap drills" on the bag keep it sharp.

Get on the heavy bag and try to be as emotionless as possible... EXPLODE the jab and return it just as fast, reposition, repeat. Put in a few rounds doing it.

I think it helps with delivering a dead pan jab and bringing it back. Less need to double it because it ALWAYS lands.

 

move your head.

Also, even if you get used to returning your jab, after a few rounds as you get tired it will lower. Even with the pro's.

If you counter the counter a few times, show your opponent that you know it's coming, that helps. Feint the jab and throw a left hook. or if he's countering your jab with a right hand, maybe try to dip a little when you throw it.

Also, maybe you are throwing your jab from too low to begin with (your arms). I know when I throw my jab my chin is safe behind my left shoulder and bicep. Usually if I get countered off the jab it's with a jab, so if that happens what I'll do is throw my opponent off by feinting the jab and throwing a left hook/right hand.

 

Just hours and hours on the mirror will improve this habit. Also, try sidestepping and throwing jabs from angles so you'll be less likely to get countered.

 

The only time I use my jab is when the other guy is off balance or resetting.

 

Putting your shoulder in your punches would give a pop looking affect to your puches I don't know if it would help you with your problem

 

I have a similar problem myself.

I've started using the speed ball as a jab ball. Jabbing it for 2 minute rounds and focussing on snapping that jab back, as if your not quick enough the bag will hit your hand on the way back and through it off.

 

This is probably the better way of using the speed bag when compared to how most of us normally use it.

 

Your shoulder should naturally roll a bit forward when you throw the jab as the power/reach comes from your waist (core) and arm. Rolling the shoulder back is the natural return. Doing anything every time is bad in Boxing because people adjust... unless it works.

Mind you, a jab doesn't need too much shoulder. If you put too much into you run the risk of unconsciously "cocking" it. It shows intent and ruins the whole punch. If you are ALWAYS hitting glove? That might be your problem.

 

Find a buddy who's quick and just do drills with him. Take turns with you throwing a jab and then him throwing a cross. He'll catch the jab, you'll block the cross. Then speed it up. When your options are bring your jab back quick or get hit with a cross, you'll learn real quick.

Also, when doing hand pads, get your partner or coach to smack you upside the head with the pad everytime you fail to bring your jab hand back.

Seriously, stuff like that is what works for me. Everytime you drop your hands in a drill or on handpads, somebody should be giving you a tap...

Sorting out the return will also give your jab more snap. You can never have enough snap.

 

It is a good thing. I thought it up myself also.

 

I HIGHLY recommend reading this for fixing up your jab.

http://www.expertboxing.com/boxing-training/punching-techniques/44-the-ultimate-boxing-jab-guide