The jab to the head
This can be used as a range-finder and everything comes off the jab
1. Start in your basic stance, on the balls of your feet. Keep your other hand (my right) up, covering your chin.
2. You don’t have to step forward but I used to, front foot first then back foot just after, adding weight to the shot.
3. Keep the shot tight to your body, extend the lead arm and twist the wrist at the point of impact
4. Bring the left arm back in a straight trajectory to your chin; don’t let it drop down then bring it up.
The jab to the body
This puts you closer to the danger zone but it’s good to vary your lead
1. Start in your basic stance, on the balls of your feet. Keep your other hand (my right) up, covering your chin.
2. I tended to do it all in one motion. Step forward – front foot first – as you ‘snake’ your upper-body down and forward, then throw the shot.
3. Bring the left arm back in a straight trajectory to your chin as you stand back upright, knees slightly bent, in your original stance.
The double jab
This can be effective in dictating the pace and range where the fight is waged
1. Start in your basic stance, on the balls of your feet. Keep your other hand (my right) up, covering your chin.
2. You don’t have to step forward but I used to, front foot first then back foot just after, adding weight to the shot.
3. Don’t bring your hand all the way back to your chin, let it stay a few inches forward
4. Take a second step, forward or to the side as you throw the second jab. You’ll likely miss if you throw from the same position, in the same direction, twice.
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