stepping in with jab?

[StrictlySP]

Hi "Coco,"
Mechanically speaking, "stepping in" with a jab basically refers to pushing off your rear foot while simultaneously taking a forward step (often referred to as a trigger step, gliding step, drop step, falling step, etc) with your lead foot. It is primarily done to augment the potency of the jab whether you're "in" range or "out" of range of hitting your opponent.

Metaphorically, "stepping in" also refers to executing your jab with full commitment NOT half-hearted or timidly.

As far as being "inside" after stepping in with a jab, it depends. You can "step in-and-out" with a jab, pecking and potshotting an opponent from the "outside" ala the 60's Muhammad Ali OR "step in" and stay in to initiate "inside" fighting.

Andre wrote:

There is inside fighting and outside fighting.
It is confusing, really they should of termed it ' distance' and 'in fighting' so that then we could use the term inside for being inside both the guys arms and outside for being on the outside of either one of his arms. I think it would make life alot easier when talking shop.

I agree.

In regards to the discussion about what is "outside" and "inside" fighting, "outside" fighting generally refers to the "free movement" range, the distance where straight punches (i.e. jabs and straight right/left hands) are the optimum shots to utilize with "in-and-out" and/or lateral footwork, while "inside" fighting refers to the "close quarters" range, the distance where tight hooks and uppercuts are the optimum shots to use when fighting "nose-to-nose" where both you and your opponent are in-range to hit and be hit without needing any footwork to get you there.

Take Care,
Lito