Correct form for throwing uppercuts.

[donnydarkoIRL]

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

[yvonne]

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

Enjoy the inside work me mate!Let them roll off the shoulder!

[Youngblood]

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.

[donnydarkoIRL]

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.

We usually get away with straights and are forced to cut.

But if we do, it could be extremely effective.

[Youngblood]

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.

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.

It's a great feeling introducing a new component and having it work.

[donnydarkoIRL]

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.

[Dizaster]

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..

edit : Ooops forgot to add, the above is for orthodox throwing a right uppercut...

[Trainer Monkey]

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

A) Yes it will
B) More then any other shot,you need your shoulder in to it

[donnydarkoIRL]

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

A) Yes it will
B) More then any other shot,you need your shoulder in to it

So what do you think I should do?

[Trainer Monkey]

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

A) Yes it will
B) More then any other shot,you need your shoulder in to it

So what do you think I should do?

Do you have access to a double end bag?
Its probably helps more then anything,its harder to work out on a heavy bag

[donnydarkoIRL]

A) Yes it will
B) More then any other shot,you need your shoulder in to it

So what do you think I should do?

Do you have access to a double end bag?
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.

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.

[Trainer Monkey]

So what do you think I should do?

Do you have access to a double end bag?
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.

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.
Now give both your shoulder and your hip a minor drop and then explode it upwards

[donnydarkoIRL]

Do you have access to a double end bag?
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.

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.
Now give both your shoulder and your hip a minor drop and then explode it upwards

Brilliant, will try that.

If I want to throw an uppercut "from the outside" or from mid-distance, what steps should I take.