I'm trying to find ways to make my jab return to guard faster. I have good speed and snap extending the jab- since I can land it pretty well and I get compliments from coaches and sparring partners- but I get hit with right hands way too often. I just seem to get timed more often than I should.

I thought this was because of lead hand positioning or a stance issue. But there is an experienced guy who I spar with that nails me often, and I just asked him. "Your jab returns too slow and it you fire it from your cheek and it returns to your shoulder" was his reply.

So I was going to try resistance bands and just tons of shadowboxing. I guess with the bands my goal would be to use the added resistance to give extra speed returning the jab to guard. Is this right? Is there any exercises or 'mental cues' that would help (like the one about snatching a quarter from someones hand)?? It always seems like I try so hard to snap it out there quick, I forget about the punch once its extended...

Thanks in advance