I have a problem getting hit with too many right hands. I'm an orthodox, and I typically have my left hand at cheek-level, close to my head. My stance is maybe a tad too square I think, but I still lead with the left shoulder. I'm a sucker for the overhand right and looping right... I have a couple of sparing partners who really exploit this.

Mostly, I will block the right with both gloves, or I will step back. I try to counter with a straight right, but I rarely land it (I'm usually too slow on the reaction). I do a little better when I lower and extend the lead arm to just below my chin and stand more sideways. Then I defend the right with a slip to right, and I try to fire the right uppercut as a counter. The problem is I'm used to stepping back so much, I half slip/half step back and I'm out of range for the counter.

But I'm hesitant to keep my left so low, feeling that I'm exposed...

What kind of partner drils can I work on to defend against the right?? What are the "safest"?

Thanks