avoiding the jab

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by SlipPunches, Sep 20, 2008.


  1. SlipPunches

    SlipPunches Member Full Member

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    How do I fight someone with a jab too fast for me to slip? Unfortunately I have short arms but long legs as a welterweight-super welterweight.
     
  2. The Predator

    The Predator Active Member Full Member

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    Parry or block the jab and counter with your own jab. Double up your jab so you really disturb your oponent. Usually works fine.
    All the best
    The predator
     
  3. Vantage_West

    Vantage_West ヒップホップ·プロデューサー Full Member

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    a double jab. it tangles their own jab then you come back with another jab to which they have no reply for.



    also the only real opening a jab makes is a overhand right over the jab. it depends if you belive in prevention or cure. a double jab will cure you getting hit and outpointed while the overhand right technique will prevent him from wantign to leave himself open.

    i'm a southpaw so i find having a open right hand to just keep his jab out of my face then come back with a left cross.
     
  4. TommyV

    TommyV Loyal Member banned

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    Are you an orthodox fighter? Just block it with your right, pushing back on it with the palm and off your glove, and then spring forward with a counter jab, try and double up on it if you can.

    If your a southpaw you could try the same, this time with the left glove, though it's probably easier to tap it down with the right and quickly jab over the top.
     
  5. boxbible

    boxbible Active Member Full Member

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    First adjustment would be to keep your right hand in front of your chin rather than by the side.That way, you don't have to time the jab to block it. Your hand will be in the way of the jab all the time.

    Next, get some head movement going. Make him guess where you're going to move your head next. Keep the movement irregular and not just side to side but change your height also. The more variety you offer, the slower he'll be to pull the trigger on his jab.

    Once you get a rhythm going, then you can start countering with your own jab.

    As an added measure, you can start pounding on his jabbing shoulder with right hands to slow his jab down even more in the later rounds.
     
  6. SlipPunches

    SlipPunches Member Full Member

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    Thanks everyone. Boxbible, your advice sounds brilliant. I am going to try that. I did try to parry but that guy was so fast he just made me look bad. I remember waiting for the jab, feel my head go back, and then see my hand go out to parry.