Footwork and finding angles for punches

I'm also fairly new to boxing, when i started sparring getting into range was what i found most difficult, it's alot to do with moving forward at the rite time and footwork. Double up on jabs and throw combinations while moving forward, they might not all land, but will get you closer to your opponnent without just walking in there.

 

i think using angles is more to do with throwing hooks and uppercuts at close quarters.shifting the position of your feet

use your jab to get in range,double the jab.
move your head when coming in.i used to just march forward all the time with no head movement and just get tattooed coming in.

 

This has some decent explanation:

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Its all about time. It will come to you in time

 

One thing, dont be afraid to throw punches, have confidence in your shots.. Another, never stop throwing the jab, that will give your man time to settle down and watch what you do, find your rhythm.

 

try to make them come to u. that will make it a lot easier for urself

 

If you're new to the game and haven't sparred much, it's first and foremost getting used to the timing and distance. That'll come with the rounds you put in, nothing more and nothing less. You'll find the range that you can land your jab, your hook, uppercut, so on and so forth, and better learn to time your punches, as well as being able to pick up on your opponent's timing.

When using angles it's about working in something other than a straight line. For example: Jab, jab, take a quick jab step to your right, then let go of the right hand, instead of always rushing straight in. Or when on the inside, pivoting out before letting rip with a hook, straight right, so on and so forth. Mayweather utilizes angles very well, from every range, and Tyson did back in the day.

 

"I also can't see the video as i only have the internet at work and the firewall won't let me watch it. Would anyone be able to give me the jist of what it says?"
it says DO SOME WORK instead of wasting your boss money going on boxing forums!!!!
PS: im doing exactly the same =), but ive got access to videos!
PPS: the first time i figured out how to pivot on my front foot was a great feeling i had this guy throw his combiantion into thin air it felt good to know i made him do that, i just didnt have the reflex to pounce on him i just stood back and watched ....

 

Most beginners throw their punches from too far out, they land short leaving them open for an easy counter.

work on your distancing with a friend doing some proper sparring drills but not actually sparring

 

Yes, the advice above was good. But noone mentioned fake movements (along with others) to come close. Anyway you have to work with your feet - there are good exercises (jump rope is just one of them) to train your legs to be able to jump close and jump back to avoid counter

 

When your working the bags move in both directions and also practice moving in throwing a combo and moving out. Mix your shots i.e (left jab + right uppercut + left hook) This is punching from three different angles.

Kinf Regards BH