The Mechanics of the Jab

[Scrap]

When you start, and when you finish.

[cocobeware]

k i think im overcomlicating things in my head again.Paralysis by analysis

[WayneFlint]

hey guys, ive been trying the little tip u suggested scrap and it seems to make sense however when i try to get into position with my left shoulder lead foot touching the wall it seems as if im holding my left hand out wide to my left to get my fist to touch the wall, im just wondering should i turn more into the wall so my hand can touch it without reaching out to the left but also when i try this i cant get my usual stance because the wall is in the way of my lead foot as i fight from quite a low stance usually, could you please help scrap as i think this will lead to perfect form once learnt properly, it feels really wierd now and sort of awkward to jab that way but i guess its just because ive been jabbing wrong for quite some time now and im used to flareing the elbow a bit earlier than is allowed during this exercise i think

[WayneFlint]

also i like the idea of pulling the right shoulder back it seems to make everything more crisp and snappier in a way if those words make sense to you hah, i just wondered should i apply this technique to straight right hands aswell sort of pulling the left shoulder back to throw the punch and then pulling the right shoulder back to return to position sharpish? it sort of seems like a good idea to apply this to most punches if possible

[Scrap]

What moves the left shoulder is the right shoulder simple Biomechanics. If you pull the left shoulder back when throwing the right it does 2 things. 1st it keeps stability on the back foot, 2 the hook that follows has better Technique, through balance. The muscles in the arm and shoulder have had bad practice, if you keep working at it, it will come right. It feels strange at 1st, the joint has bad habits.

[cocobeware]

Scrap i was wondering exactly how you determine what shouler width apart is,I mean do we walk,run,or jump with our feet shoulder width apart or would that be narrower? I think i have quite broad shoulders for my size would that make a difference or is it just more as a guide not to be taken literally?

[Scrap]

The width is your walking Gait, thats your natural Balance. Comes back to Feel, and natural movement.

[Zelley]

Always remember - the jab is a multi-purpose tool - sometimes the correct jab for the job doesn't fit the perfect text book suggested method.

Two extremes - Muhammed Ali's fast snapping jab that blinds the foe, and
Sonny Liston's booming power straight left like a 2X4 crashing into your face.