Just wondering what everyone here does after they throw punches to stifle Counters and possibly set up another attack? Myself I finish the combo with my lead hand (Orthodox, usually the Jab) while at the same time stepping back out range and then try to move my head left and right. Anyone have any tips or know a better way because I've heard its not great to move backwards in a straight line (is this because you might end up on the ropes?) but don't know what else to do?
It isn't a good idea to move straight backwards because if they other guy catches you as you are going back there is a chance you're gonna get caught off balance and go down. The best way is to quick step to the side or spin your oponent.
stepping backwards means he will almost always tag u as well even if hes not fast, because it takes little aim or effort to throw a punch in a straight line when your opponent is right infront of u. if u must step backwards then make sure u move your head as well (IMO).. always better to sidestep though I think... thats why my trainers say.
head movement to the side stepping off my oppoent or getting inside and nullifying any work they can do
when you are taught your stance and guard then that is your position. always remain in position. if you throw a jab out, the rest of your body must stay in position. if you are in position then you are ready to defend or attack. think joe louis, think miguel cotto etc these guys excelled at staying in position. this doesn't mean be a robot. cotto is an expert at punching while slipping to the side. he isn't the fastest cat on the street so he has to avoid incoming shots while punching. hopkins does the same with his right hand. he was simply too slow to avoid taylor counters so he had to punch AND defend at the same time. joe louis could throw the jab while slipping. despite making the subtle head shifts, these guys stayed in position.
Thanks for the advice everyone! Is it OK to move back in a diagonal line rather then straight? And how do I spin the opponent, always hear about this.
You can move back diagonally. Spinning is easy. Either spin yourself around the fighter by moving around him with your feet OR use your arm and use him as an object to move around. Alternatively, spin him in the direction he approachs you in. Use his motion against him. Loads of different scenarios where it can be used. He can throw a right hand, you go under it, step off and turn yourself around him. He is forced to 'spin' to turn and face you. You keep him turning, you don't get caught on the ropes, you control ring centre etc Hopkins, Floyd and Jones are probably the best to watch.
After I punch, I roll as if they are going to counter with hooks, I dont step under all the time though, I get my shots off then roll twice, for that counter left hook right hand and when I come out of that 2nd roll I punch again.... Never pull straight back you will end up sleeping.
I am spot on, i love being on the inside and this is how I stay there, getting there is the hard part so why slide out when you can keep it close, roll under and come right back up banging
OK, from now I'm gonna step to the left or right after punching. Did the moving backwards thing in my last fight and got caught a lot but thankfully it was just an exhibition. Was just wondering does it matter what direction I move in and is this what people mean when they talk about Angles?
If theyre orthodox step to the right, do the opposite if theyre southpaw. Mix head movement in and experiment in the ring and see what works for what. I use any kind of headmovement as I move after I throw and vary it all the time to keep them guessing.
For orthodox jabs, works great afterward to slip out on an angle with either your left(forward) leg which primes you for a good right hand attack or using your right foot as your anchor and moving your left leg back then using the left as a cross or right as a jab. Both slips are on angles.
