jab

[benji]

I'm confused people say you use the jab to set up other punches. I can never seem to land my punches after the jab. Is it because you have to come in on an angle.

I'm open to advice

Thanks

[SevenStar]

how are you using it? are you just standing still and throwing it? when you jab, step forward. As you slide your other foot up, throw your cross. If you're going to follow up with the jab, you're gonna have to step into them, unless they are already coming toward you. Also, don't headhunt. throw the jab at their body to get them to lower their hands - then follow with a cross to the head. Play with it some and see how it works for you.

Here's another thing to keep in mind: "punches in bunches" your first follow up may not work - throw a third punch. and a fourth. You have to get in the mindset of attacking in combinations.

[Northren Ogre]

Also, do you have a good stiff jab, or is a crappy , pawing motion that some seem to have. The good stiff jab really opens up for combos. Watch Lennox Lewis for examples of what a good strong jab can produce.

[benji]

My jab has good technique but wo't land unfortunately.

One last question when you throw the 1-2 combination do you throw the jab to one side of the face then the cross to the other?

[Northren Ogre]

My jab is flush on, which pops the head back,out of his hands, and then the cross smacks them in the jaw.

[SevenStar]

My jab has good technique but wo't land unfortunately.

One last question when you throw the 1-2 combination do you throw the jab to one side of the face then the cross to the other?

if you're not stepping with your jab, then your technique may not be as good as you think it is. step with the jab, then follow up. be sure to mix it up - don't always throw the same combo and don't forget to target the body.

the jab is a straight punch - it shouldn't target either side of the head.

[FightEdge]

In a good jab, you should get that little hip rotation happing (ie your jabbing with you left and your left hip rotates in), that sets you up for power with your right, since your hip is now rotated and can spring back to the left with explosive power for the cross or hook.

Of couse, in sparring/fighting nothing is that simple, but a good jab can open up choices for you.

oh also, jab is a good way to judge distance and get the person to cover up.

[Khun Kao]

There are so many different techniques for Jabbing its really not worth going into them all.

Most Jabs are meant to be fast and sharp, not powerful. They "snap" out to pop your opponents head back (as already mentioned). You *almost* always step as you Jab, but usually you step at an approximate 45 degree angle instead of straight forward.

You should aim the majority of your Jabs right at the bridge of your opponents nose, with the palm facing the floor. This keeps your hand in his face so that he is momentarily blinded by your fist.

[fangshi]

I'm confused people say you use the jab to set up other punches. I can never seem to land my punches after the jab. Is it because you have to come in on an angle.

I'm open to advice

Thanks

You really don't want to get into the habit of throwin one jab all the time as a good fighter will time you . You need to be able to throw your jab from just about anywhere . It takes time and practice . Train on bag and shodowbox but to get the timing down there is only one way to get it down and that is in the ring . Keep at it , in time it will come .

[elbows_and_knees]

also, throw multiple jabs in succession. use the first jab to gauge distance and the second to hide your step forward. That step is getting you in range for your follow up punch - a hook or cross.