Question about Southpaws

[Andre]

A practical reason not to go southpaw: there are a lot more people out there with a lot more knowledge to share if you are orthodox. Even good and great trainers are very basic when it comes to teaching a southpaw. It is not the same thing only in reverse as some like to say.

You should elaborate.

I don't mean to be coy, I'm just dealing with an injury that leaves me a little exhausted!

Basically the difference between foot-positioning of southpaw vs orthodox and orthodox vs orthodox is more than a minor difference.

I'll be happy elaborate further when I get my head cleared.

I agree it is much more than a minor difference, in relating it to fighting a mirrored image,I was relaying that the opposition has the same advantages and disadvantages to face also.

Contact range from head to fist and fist to fist of contact of gloves is very differrent as is the angle in relation to the opposition.

The front foot is an obstacle at times too,but like I said Ive found the front foot can be pegged by the front arm being controlled.

To be honest; personally I havent been taught the intricacies of any hard rules that would form a mindset to go on when facing an opposite stance but I would love to find out.

The only time I can remember going south myself was around someones move so when Ive experienced being in south it has been for a reason on the oppositions reaction only.

Be great to share any knowledge you have ,thanks.