The question is simple as above.
I'm primarily a jab-straight-hook boxer so I have rarely used uppercuts in the past. However, I feel the necessity to use them now, so what advice can be offered?
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The question is simple as above.
I'm primarily a jab-straight-hook boxer so I have rarely used uppercuts in the past. However, I feel the necessity to use them now, so what advice can be offered?
Alright they mate!You've took your time finding your uppercut,i mean were has it been for all these years..."Just kidding!"ha.I understand that you want to deploy and throw the uppercut as affectively as possible"Causing as much damage as possible".Im assuming your an orthodox(right hand fighter)boxer:-\?!Anyway if your a southpaw then just work off the opposite side of these instructions.I'll start off with mentioning that when learning to throw the uppercut it would be a great advantage to have a boxer coach or trainer watching you fairly close as you unload!If theirs not one at present then it could be a good idea throwing the uppercut in front of the mirror from differant angles,that way you can see for yourself were your punches come from as well as land.To throw the uppercut you'll have to be really close to your opponant,"That obvious",i know(about a foot to a foot and a half),but try and get your leading foot"Left foot if your a ORTHODOX fighter!"in between your opponants legs,especially if he is a orthodox fighter too,so that your right hand side foot is as far away from his countering right haymaker or hook!!Just make sure that when you manage to get in on the inside to throw the uppercut,you bend the right knee slightly and throw the uppercut from the bottom of your right foot sole(right from the bottom of your feet)and continue the frust through the top of your shoulder and through to the fist until you connect.Your target should be,to punch beyond the main target(CHIN)of your opponant.What i mean is,that just before you throw the punch to the chin,imagine his chin to be a EGG for instance..."Try not just break the shell of the EGG,but also smash throw to the YOKE(The inside)too"i hope that makes sense mate.Try to odopt a non-obivious appoach to land that great punch too!;)
I was always a very short fighter, my uppercut was basic and I just got inside and hooked.
Now I'm 6'1" and fighting a lot of shortr guys. I think an uppercut will serve me well:D
Enjoy the inside work me mate!Let them roll off the shoulder!Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
Not sure regarding the correct form, but the uppercut is that punch that I rarely use, and never felt too comfortable throwing. So what I've been doing for the last few weeks is throwing it like crazy on the pads at home and working it into as many practice combos as I can. Already in sparring at the gym I am feeling more comfortable with it and getting better results.
It's our height/weight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Youngblood
We usually get away with straights and are forced to cut.
But if we do, it could be extremely effective.
Oh I agree. I have one very good fighter I spar that is shorter and he is good at moving inside on me. Last time we sparred he slipped and came in as per usual and I had an uppercut waiting or him. Caught him off guard and knocked his ass right back to the outside. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonnyIt's our height/weight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Youngblood
We usually get away with straights and are forced to cut.
But if we do, it could be extremely effective.
It's a great feeling introducing a new component and having it work.
Yeah I was like that with the double left hook, It's not as powerful as a single, but when a southpaw tries to use angles it tames them well.
say you've come off a left hook and your coming back to neutral position,
A) pivot your right foot around as if going for a straight right
B) bend your knees slightly
C) bring your elbow out from the tucked position, forward sharply, as if you were hinting at elbowing your opponent in his lower chest. Keep forearm facing directly upwards.
D) twist your right fist anti-clockwise so that your palm faces your face, or maybe a rotated a tiny bit past - as connecting with chin.
A to D above done simulatneously
E) Twist slightly more through the hips to give your arm more extension through opponents chin
F) Tense your bicep sharply to power through opponents chin and add slightly more extension upwards at the same time.
E to F above done simulatneously just after A to D, to give good connection and do more damage with the punch..
Hope that helps.. I'm not very good at technical descriptions of punches etc.. And my form may not always be 100% correct with how others perform certain punches. So anyone feel free to add or critique, or straight up tell me i'm doing it wrong.. ;D
edit : Ooops forgot to add, the above is for orthodox throwing a right uppercut...
A) Yes it willQuote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
B) More then any other shot,you need your shoulder in to it
So what do you think I should do?Quote:
Originally Posted by Trainer MonkeyA) Yes it willQuote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
B) More then any other shot,you need your shoulder in to it
Do you have access to a double end bag?Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonnySo what do you think I should do?Quote:
Originally Posted by Trainer MonkeyA) Yes it willQuote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
B) More then any other shot,you need your shoulder in to it
Its probably helps more then anything,its harder to work out on a heavy bag
Yeah, I've got one both at home and the new gym.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trainer MonkeyDo you have access to a double end bag?Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonnySo what do you think I should do?Quote:
Originally Posted by Trainer Monkey
Its probably helps more then anything,its harder to work out on a heavy bag
I'd say I'm going to have to throw a quick cut rather than a strong one because of the shoulder though.
And for the record, I've got a decent uppercut, I just want to deliver it perfectly.
Ok,that helps alot.Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonnyYeah, I've got one both at home and the new gym.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trainer MonkeyDo you have access to a double end bag?Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
Its probably helps more then anything,its harder to work out on a heavy bag
I'd say I'm going to have to throw a quick cut rather than a strong one because of the shoulder though.
And for the record, I've got a decent uppercut, I just want to deliver it perfectly.
Now give both your shoulder and your hip a minor drop and then explode it upwards
Brilliant, will try that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trainer MonkeyOk,that helps alot.Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonnyYeah, I've got one both at home and the new gym.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trainer Monkey
I'd say I'm going to have to throw a quick cut rather than a strong one because of the shoulder though.
And for the record, I've got a decent uppercut, I just want to deliver it perfectly.
Now give both your shoulder and your hip a minor drop and then explode it upwards
If I want to throw an uppercut "from the outside" or from mid-distance, what steps should I take.
While allways a risky shot to try and take,extend you lead leg a little further then normally and still explode it from the hip,take the shoulder out of the equation though.Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonnyBrilliant, will try that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trainer MonkeyOk,that helps alot.Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
Now give both your shoulder and your hip a minor drop and then explode it upwards
If I want to throw an uppercut "from the outside" or from mid-distance, what steps should I take.
But with the outside uppercut,be prepared to cover and get your legs back on balance in a hurry.
Like the offside big hook,certain shots may have great results,but they leave you exposed for a second,an outside uppercut also does that.
Your rear foot has to come with you with the hip thrust,otherwise you wont be able to come in,which is why your throwing that shot
So if normal stance = 1,
I extend the stance = 1.5 by sliding the left foot forward,
I then shoot the hip and allow my right foot to travel to bring me to stance = 1 again.
Right?
BINGOQuote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
Back shoulder above back foot, turn the wrist to line the elbow with the knee and back foot. If the fist goes past the shoulder youve lost balance and power and direction with the next shot think saucer and cup lift the saucer take the cup off two sugars please. ;D As the Spanish Farmer said to the Hen Olay ;D
i've been extensively practicing my uppercuts on the uppercut bag lately. I learned through trial and error what i was missing was the shoulder torque.. Now if only i could pull this punch off in sparring, i'm never positioned well to throw it. Pretty frustrating.
Also scrap, For the uppercuts, it feels awkward when i throw them with my head centered in place, I find i can throw them better when my head is off centered, but i was told that leaves my chin open. But i guess different situations call for different head placements eh?
As long as your shoulders are in line and balance there shouldnt be a problem, that is all to do with foot placement. A good tool to practice the punch is a wobbly board.