Quote Originally Posted by Chris Nagel View Post

Quote Originally Posted by Trainer Monkey View Post
Problem is Chris with this photo,notice the rear shoulder is too far back,he's out of balance
It does seem like he's off balance, huh. His weight is favoring his back foot, and he's also leaning a bit towards the left. In reality his balance isn't hindered at all, he actually comes out of this when he leads. Anyways this makes him very difficult to nail with a right hand. Just seeing someone in this position probably makes most inclined to throw right hand, since it won't work, his opponent would be more apt to reach with the right hand which Tommy would be ready to counter.
i always figured.. or at least in any experience fighting off the back foot that you move flat footed on your rear foot.. a habit i have gotten into as in my opinion i suppose it eases my balance..

The shoulder roll is excellent.. not everyone can use it.. but whatever i get working for me then i take that and run with it.. see about the rest as i continue.. instead of getting every inch of the specific style right..
but much like any defensive style just because it is more famous doesnt make it the best.. because when it comes down to it.. its head movement.. and defense.. its like these guys that were good with defensive boxing always boxed like punch, defense, punch again, always defense..
soon as you punch move your head again..

What happens in sparring with me some times if i have slipped in a certain manner etc.. it leaves you in positions with your shoulders more squared off.. so the range for your next shot is much closer.. then usually follow by a jab to create my distance again..