Quote Originally Posted by Aussie_Egg View Post
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As this is all happening the legs are moving also.
The front leg after the small step is straightening, pivoting and pushing back (Your ass should move away from where you are punching) and the rear leg pushes forward.
This gives you more reach and pushes you away from any body counter.
I don't understand how you get "more reach" if your "ass should move away" -- would please elaborate on this?


I am quiet tall with a long reach over 2m. And this is how i get the most out of my reach. The jab is very important to my game and im always working on it. I probably throw 4-5 or more jabs:1 of other punches. And i work it like that on the bag also.
Ok, I am not tall (5'10") and have very long arms for my size, but even I am jealous of 2 METERS (I'm close but not THAT close.)

Wytster: As your shadow boxing you could try get a squash ball...squeeze the ball/clench your fist it should make a hiss. Then relax the hand again and pull it back. This should help you to relax the muscles in the arm whilst punching.
What a cool idea!