Counter-Punch Development Programme
What stages might a boxer work through to develop their counter-punching skills?
Here is a basic outline to start with:
Blocks Only
Lead Catch
Rear Catch
Lead Block
Rear Block
Lead Elbow
Rear Elbow
Stage 1: Block and Single Punches
Lead Catch + Jab
Rear Catch + Cross
Lead Block + Lead Hook
Rear Block + Rear Hook
Lead Elbow + Lead Uppercut
Rear Elbow + Rear Uppercut
Stage 2: Block and Two Punches
Lead Catch + Jab + Cross
Rear Catch + Cross + Lead Hook
Lead Block + Lead Hook + Cross
Rear Block + Rear Hook + Lead Hook
Lead Elbow + Lead Uppercut + Cross
Rear Elbow + Rear Uppercut + Lead Hook
Stage 3: Block and Three Punches
Lead Catch + Jab + Cross + Lead Hook
Rear Catch + Cross + Lead Hook + Cross
Lead Block + Lead Hook + Cross + Lead Hook
Rear Block + Rear Hook + Lead Hook + Cross
Lead Elbow + Lead Uppercut + Cross + Lead Hook
Rear Elbow + Rear Uppercut + Lead Hook + Cross
Stage 4: Block and X Punches
Any of the combinations above.
Anything more than three punches is unlikely to be practical. However, if the aim is to improve other areas, such as stamina, then more punches may be added.
The principle throughout is to punch with the same hand that is doing the blocking and to alternate the hands when throwing punches. This is a very basic principle that can be modified for further progress and for developing unpredictability.
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