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Chapter 6
Five drills
Beginning with single punches, run each punch and
each combination of punches through these specific
exercises.
1. Technique drill
Work slowly and over emphasis form on each punch.
2. Lightweight drill
Emphasize speed of movement (like a lightweight
boxer).
3. Heavyweight drill
Emphasize power (like a heavyweight boxer).
4. Style drill
Practice the punches and movements that define
inside fighting, outside fighting, counterpunching and
in and out fighting.
Outside fighting
Makes use of a long rhythm, the jab, and plenty of footwork.
Inside fighting
Utilizes a short rhythm, lots of defense (blocks and ducks), piv-
oting, some side-to-side stepping and short powerful punches.
Counterpunching
Works off an opponent’s punch.A boxer must imagine the
punch being thrown, perform a suitable defensive move and
throw a proper counter.
In and out fighting
Combines the essentials of inside and outside fighting.
5. Bent-leg drill
Throw punches with knees fully flexed.This is a
lower body conditioner that develops power.
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