? about foot position when throwing uppercuts

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by wordisbond, Sep 26, 2009.


  1. wordisbond

    wordisbond Active Member Full Member

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    When throwing both the left and right uppercut, I've heard most coaches say that your right foot should be on the ball (where most of your weight should be), however, I've heard Freddie Roach say that he likes his fighters to have both of their feet flat on the floor for more power. Any insights guys?
     
  2. vanargian_guard

    vanargian_guard Mini-Mandingo Full Member

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    I'm not positive, but if I remember correctly, I watched the same video and what Freddy Roach was saying is that having the feet flat keeps the fighter from getting too high up and becoming an easy target for a counterpunch, rather than adding power.
     
  3. wordisbond

    wordisbond Active Member Full Member

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    ^Yes you are correct, my mistake. Anyways, is Freddy's way the most fighters throw the uppercut? Cause personally I like having my back foot on the ball. It just feels real akward to throw a punch when both feet flat on the floor.
     
  4. vanargian_guard

    vanargian_guard Mini-Mandingo Full Member

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    Hell yes it is akward. I try to do it anyway, because I agree, getting on the ball of your foot raises you up a bit high on the uppercut, so staying flat as possible is something I'm trying to work on. But I only use the uppercut when infighting, and at that close of a range, I dont really need to pivot that much to work in an uppercut.
     
  5. scrap

    scrap Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Most of the works done with the knees and glutes
     
  6. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    scraps spot on most of it is from the knees and the hips
     
  7. scrap

    scrap Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Interestingly the further the foot is away from the Coxxys, it spoils Technique and stops the Psosses working as it should. Balance is lost.