My last bout - feedback wanted

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by GPater11093, Apr 14, 2010.

  1. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    Aye it is PP, well noticed.
     
  2. AlFrancis

    AlFrancis Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I thought it was a close fight, your workrate was better than is, but the fellas are right, you've got to to and box more. It's always gonna be harder to look good against a southpaw and it got a bit scrappy at times. Do you spar many southpaws?
    I think your looking a lot stronger since the first fight I saw of you, keep punching
    Al
     
  3. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    Al there was no southpaws in the gym was a very unfortunate week.
     
  4. reznick

    reznick In the 7.2% Full Member

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    hey just curious.

    Has your trainer taught you the 'falling step'?
     
  5. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    nope, whats the falling step?
     
  6. reznick

    reznick In the 7.2% Full Member

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    Gpater, the falling step is one of the most useful, simple, yet forgotten techniques in boxing.

    When your in you boxing stance, and you take a step forward, what do you do? Assuming your orthodox from this video, you would take a step with your front (left) foot first, and have your back leg follow it, correct? This is probably second nature to you.

    Now I want you to notice how when you take that step forward, with your left foot, you will inevitably feel pressure on your back foot, right before you take that first step.

    The whole point of the falling step is to take that step forward, without putting any pressure on that back foot. Try it in your room or wherever, without throwing a punch.

    Remember when you step forward with your left foot, do not put any pressure on your right foot. Its almost as if you are "falling" forward, being caught only by the landing on your front foot. Now once you take that falling step, your back foot should naturally follow it.

    Now, just as your front foot is about to land, you can throw the jab. You should notice that you are getting a lot more power and speed out of your jab when using the falling step.

    The whole point of this technique, is to make your attacks lightning quick. When an opponent lunges at you, subconsciously your body sees it coming, and you adjust right away, or at least you try to. If your opponent is using the falling step, your body will have a half second less to prepare for the attack. A half second in boxing is an eternity.

    So basically if you learn the falling step, you will be able to catch your opponents much quicker. You should notice the difference in your first sparring session after learning it.


    Anyways, give yourself about .5-1 hour to learn the technique, try it out in your next sparring session, and let me know how it goes!

    If anything I said isn't clear don't hesitate to ask!
     
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    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    Thanks for that Reznik will try it out tonight
     
  8. SuzieQ49

    SuzieQ49 The Manager Full Member

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    You know your stuff! :good