Blocking and Counter Punching - Simple Boxing Training Tips

http://www.myboxingcoach.com - The skill described in this article is the ultimate defensive ‘reactive’ skill and opens up the world of counterpunching. If you have checked out the articles on slipping punches, bobbing and weaving or ducking then you will know that those skills when used in defense setting are not in response to an incoming shot but more as an evasive action to avoid being hit. They are proactive defenses. Blocking a punch however is a reactive defense. It is a direct response to a specific action by the opponent, in this case an incoming jab. This is a key difference that must be understood and is why blocking an opponent’s jab is such a fundamental aspect of successful counterpunching. So why is blocking an opponent’s jab such a good platform for counterpunching? Here’s a few reasons: It’s an extremely efficient defensive action using little energy. It’s an assertive defense, providing the dominant position to go ‘on the attack.’ Having blocked an opponent’s jab, it stands to reason that you are in range to respond successfully with your own shot. In short, if you want to be a counterpunching genius, then learning to successfully block an opponent’s jab is an absolute must. Watch the video, then leave a comment below.