How important is keeping your chin tucked under your left shoulder while jabbing? Ive been sparring taller opponents. They throw their jab simultaeneously as i throw mine, and my head snaps back EVERY time. :!::!: I noticed my chin lifts up when i step in with a jab and it inst protected by the shoulder. Would that be a big reason ?? Thank you
Depends on your stance. In any case, it is always smarter to move your head off the attack line to avoid the counter jab
Very. Think Cotto; chin tucked, punch thrown at shoulder level. Yup. Like Hopkins or Froch (funny how I just used them in the same sentence for an example on proper technique.) Yup, like Robinson and Mosley. One fluid motion. But used well by shorter fighters too, stepping in, slipping, and shooting the jab all at the same time. Duran ****.
Something else to think about is not jabbing with them. As the shorter fighter, there are other things you could do to move in closer.
**** jabbing against taller fighters...I'd time their jab with a cross to the body and a left hook to the noggin. Or forget the cross, slip on the inside and go straight for the left hook. Don't stand their and jab with them. In all likelihood, you'll lose that battle. You have to overcome their height/reach advantage with pure aggression...make 'em pay, make 'em regret having ever thrown a jab in the first place. **** all tall sons of bitches...and southpaws. :twisted: You're welcome.
Ive actually been looking at cotto alot for his jab and how his shoulders always seem to raised protecting his chin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLZmNviPBv8 heres a sparring match between tua and holyfield. What do you guys think of Tua's jab, when he tucks his chin with his left shoulder and right hand, and jabs his way inside ???
We won't know unless we see a video. But the problem could very well be your spacing. Perhaps you are too far and trying to over-extend your punches. You see this with inexperienced boxers, shorter guys/shorter reach, or guys with rudimentary boxing skills like some MMA fighters. They REACH with their punches - leading them to push their chest out, leaning their head back and exposing their chins. As a matter of fact, most street fight videos or backyard boxers on YouTube do this, because they are unconsciously trying to protect their face - by leaning it back, while punching. It's a natural instinct you need to get over. If this is the problem, step in a little closer and utilize head movement while keeping the chin tucked. Keep your punches tighter - don't overextend. Previous comments are spot on, i.e. not jabbing at the same time, start with a slip, and keeping your head off line from their jab. Hope this helps!
