Overview:
Students will learn how to use the half step on their lead foot & rear foot to set up for feints & counters
Shadowboxing Warm-Up:
5 Rounds; 3 minutes; 45 second rest
Round 1-2: 5 sets of Jabx2-Cross-Hook + 10 Push Ups
Rounds 3-4: 5 sets of Lead UpperCut(5)-Rear Hook(4)-Hook(3)-Rollx2 + 10 Boxer Squats
Round 5: Cross(2)-Hook(3)-Cross(2)- Jabx2(circle out) + 5 Burpees
Coach’s Notes: On your rest, do 20-30 seconds of high knees or a boxer bounce
Combos & Drills: Shadowboxing Focused
Students will use shadowboxing as the focus of these following drills to focus on the footwork of each half step movement.
Drill A.) Jab(1)-Half Step (rear foot side)-Rear Hook(4)
When half stepping to your rear foot side, be sure that your rear foot moves 6 inches horizontally from its original position; then push off that rear foot to use the momentum to build power into your rear hook. Keep the lead foot planted.
Drill B.) Jab- Drop Step- Rear Uppercut(6)
A drop step is when the rear foot goes back 6 inches from its original position. Be sure not to lean back when doing the drop step, just lower your level slightly. The drop step will give you enough space to evade your opponents advances while pushing of the rear foot to follow up with the upper cut.
Drill C.) Jab- Half Step(Lead Foot)-Jabx2
The half step with the lead foot is to serve as a feint. Your step with the lead foot should look exactly like your step jab, only difference is that your jab doesn’t deliver. Use this half step to get a reaction from your opponent, and once they react, commit to a double jab to follow up.
Coach’s Note: The video below is an example of the first drill
Not Going To Overload You With Too Many Drills.
Build mastery with this drill & master the footwork behind the half step to build power and momentum.
I want you to do each drill for 3 rounds:
First time for understanding
Second time for refinement
Third time for flow & execution
Each round should be at 2 to 3 minutes long. If you’re doing 2 minute rounds, be fast & get as many reps as possible to make it an intense workout while building the skillset.
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Coach Tarik | RasTariek Boxing Temple