proper foot work

[Chris05]

when throwing a jab,hook,reverse punch, backfist etc. wat is the proper foot movement. is it better to step with the foward foot and slide the rear foor or get the power from the rear foot to propel foward. or any other suggestion for foot work. it would really help. thanks

[Simo]

Personally i think it is up to the person on what feels comfortable. Once your footwork allows you to use your hips when excuting the punch and keeping your balance i think there is no "one way", unless it is pre-arranged sparring

[bushido_man96]

You can get good results from many punches by using your feet to push your hip and shoulder into the technique; not necessarily through stepping. You can step if you wish, but if you are close enough, it may not be necessary to step.

Watch how boxers punch, and the way they use their feet to turn their hips into the punch.

[Chris05]

thanks for your help any more info would be great.

[ps1]

You can get good results from many punches by using your feet to push your hip and shoulder into the technique; not necessarily through stepping. You can step if you wish, but if you are close enough, it may not be necessary to step.

Watch how boxers punch, and the way they use their feet to turn their hips into the punch.

This is very correct. For example, in a jab you will notice that the front foot steps. However, this is done because it allows the hips to move with the punch. Then, a boxer pivots the hips and brings them through for the cross. The same footwork is great for a back fist to reverse punch combo. It's basic. I'm sure you could find something at google video or you tube showing it.

As a general rule, you want to move the foot on the same side of the punch your throwing. Lead hand/lead foot, rear hand/rear foot (slide or pivot depending on the strike). As Bushido mentioned, it's more about the hips than anything.

[bushido_man96]

As a general rule, you want to move the foot on the same side of the punch your throwing. Lead hand/lead foot, rear hand/rear foot (slide or pivot depending on the strike). As Bushido mentioned, it's more about the hips than anything.

Thanks, ps1.

More or less, you are using the foot to pivot on, which in turn, give the hips the rotation necessary to generate power and put bodywieght into the punch.

Here is a website that has some nice explanations and pictures on boxing techniques: http://seaford.abc.users.btopenworld.com/contents.htm

[Chris05]

is it better to step with the foward foot and slide the rear foor or get the power from the rear foot to propel foward.

[NightOwl]

As a general rule, you want to move the foot on the same side of the punch your throwing. Lead hand/lead foot, rear hand/rear foot (slide or pivot depending on the strike). As Bushido mentioned, it's more about the hips than anything.

Thanks, ps1.

More or less, you are using the foot to pivot on, which in turn, give the hips the rotation necessary to generate power and put bodywieght into the punch.

Here is a website that has some nice explanations and pictures on boxing techniques: http://seaford.abc.users.btopenworld.com/contents.htm

Haha, the irony is that a good punch finds its power not in the arm, but from the ground up. Also I might add that circling footwork can add an interesting element to punches as well.

[bushido_man96]

Haha, the irony is that a good punch finds its power not in the arm, but from the ground up. Also I might add that circling footwork can add an interesting element to punches as well.

I agree with you. That is what I like about boxing...the footwork for each punch is so important in developing power. Footwork, and hip movement.

[TigerDude]

These techniques need to be practiced on a bag so you have feedback on what is working.