Quote Originally Posted by Walker Smith Jr.
Quote Originally Posted by Trainer Monkey
You allways circle to the power hand if you can and cut it off,it takes the jab hand out and leaves you with one hand to deal with,if you circle to the jab their just going to jab you back in to place and cut you off
ho my. I've often thought of this myself, circling towards his power hand. Then all it would take would be a simple slip of his straight right, and i'd be on the outside of his rear arm and he'd be defenseless. But for reason i had the idea that it would be a bad idea. Since everyone is always saying defensively for a southpaw, circling left is a good way to get your block knocked off.

I really need a better understanding of how to use my footwork defensively and offensively so as to cut them off before they do it to me. I find that when i feel im trapped, i get backed up too easily, instead of circling out and away.
When did I say it would be easy?
By go to the power hand your tying it up partly,and keeping the jab hand out,while still being able to use both of yours
You go to the jab hand theres a potential for a really nast overhand cross knocking on your door
You also have to be aggressive about it and maintain it.
Its got to be your show under your control
Southpaw Orthodox is the epitome of "The best defense is a good offense"