Been having great success with this while sparring. I have a longer reach than most and always let my opponent come to me, throw a right left combination to the face and then get out of his range and then repeat. People who I couldn't beat on the inside are afraid to come close near the end of the round. It does become a lot harder when trying this against people with a similiar height/reach What are some things I could do to become even better at this?
Maybe you can get a coach or somebody to do something like this with you [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dh1ji8yscK4&feature=plcp&context=C3272a59UDOEgsToPDskKvXrwi8R1EHfbcxdGj0cQH[/ame]
I'm not so sure about that video. While the thought is good, I can't see the value in engraining bad habits in a fighter while trying to teach him something else. I am referring specifically to the way he is "jabbing", if that is what you call that. Keep that elbow down and shoot that arm all the way out. Also, he is forever lifting the right elbow to throw the right hand, not only telegraphing the punch but lessening the force of the blow. As to fighting moving backward...Spend a lot of time on your footwork, and coordinating your hands and feet, so as to maximize the pop in your punches. Also, it is not a good idea to move straight back, except when it is. Try it early and see if he'll follow you. If he does, there is a decent chance you can walk him into a right hand at some point. If you develope the coordination to punch with leverage while going back, you'll knock guys down like that. As you slide back, try angling to your right. Being tall, this will open up new angles to drop your right hand over the opponent's left shoulder. Very often he'll turn directly into the punch. Develope a good left uppercut (to the chin and/or solar plexus) and left hook to the body. If they stop coming forward and wait on you, I'd bet that potshot opportunities for these punches will present themselves. Take that shot then slide back again. Finally, do not neglect the straight right to the solar plexus as a countering blow. It can be very effective, even at a distance, and it is very often an open and safe counter.
Punch moving backwards is not the plan. Punch then moving to the side is. Or punch then step back out of the punch zone. Then catch your opponent when he trys to close the gap.
