The Mechanics of the Jab

[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.

[WayneFlint]

Thanks scrap i must say these tips have helped me to no end, helps me touch my chin with my straights i feel more snappier with my straights through not reaching quite as much, i was wondering today when i throw the left hook after the 1-2 would i take a small step with my right foot forward and to the right to distribute the weight back to my right leg as i throw the left hook? or do i just simply plant my right foot where it is and throw the left hook while lifting the heel of my lead foot off the ground? it seems my form has had so much room to improve for so long and i dont want to dordle about it i wanna get started on it right away.

[Scrap]

A little tip, Throwing a jab then cross on a bag will make it move foeward and put the Hook out of range. This cofuses a beginner with distance, making them reach with the Hook. A simple way is throw a double jab stay where you are, then meet it with the combo on the way back. It will give you the Feel and balance you reqiure.

[cocobeware]

Is it correct that the jab should come to the left hand side of the centre line but not cross it and the right cross comes past centre?

[WayneFlint]

A little tip, Throwing a jab then cross on a bag will make it move foeward and put the Hook out of range. This cofuses a beginner with distance, making them reach with the Hook. A simple way is throw a double jab stay where you are, then meet it with the combo on the way back. It will give you the Feel and balance you reqiure.

Just the reply i was looking for thanks scrap ill start doing that tomorrow, my straights are getting there now, felt wierd at first but im getting used to jabbing differently now

[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.