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Stance, footwork & rhythm

Make quick directional changes by pivoting off the lead foot and
sweeping the rear foot around it.

The idea in all movement is to maintain the integrity of
your boxer’s stance. Basically, that means you never
overstep, cross over or bring your feet together.

There are four directions you may go: toward your
opponent, back from your opponent, to the side you
are mostly facing and to the side at your back.

In each direction you have a lead foot which initiates
the movement and opens your stance. After the lead
foot has taken a step, close the distance with your
trailing foot and regain a shoulder width stance. Steps
are short in length and taken close to the surface of the
floor --- almost in a slide.

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