Quote Originally Posted by The Student View Post
So hold on guys, let me get this straight.. and please correct me if I' wrong.


From my understanding of it.. The heel of your back leg (or your right for orthodox boxers) should never ever touch the ground. You should always be on the balls correct?

ABSOLUTELY, When throwing a right hand, your back foot pivots and automatically you are on the ball of your feet. Watch every great proffessional boxer from any era throwing a right hand, The heel of their back leg NEVER TOUCHES THE GROUND


Now, in order to throw an effective straight shot, your front (or your left) heel should never touch the ground either.. meaning that a proper boxing stance would require you to always be on the balls of your feet and never let your heels touch the ground?

I am not sure about this one, a PROPER right hand should be thrown that way definitely with the left leg on the balls of your feet, but i have seen great champions knocking people out with thair left heel on the ground

If thats the case, that's one of the things I need to work on, my left heel seems to be on the ground, often.

TRY TO DO A TINY STEP-in to the left (WITH THE LEFT LEG) a little bit when you throw a Right Cross. You will never be OFF-BALANCED, you will generate maximum power and your head won't be a target for a counter-punch

Thanks for all the hep so far guys
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