Quote Originally Posted by Fran@myboxingcoach View Post
To widen the stance to that extent would restrict the range of shots, meaning that you could probably get one shot off, but could a combination follow? I like to see this stance widening used, but generally by a boxer who's at long range and they step out with the back foot momentarily to take the head out of range, then close the stance up pretty much instantly; it's a variation on the layback. It's very useful against an opponent who has maybe lost the will to fight too hard and throws single shots from a standing position. Bit risky using it against a maniac who attacks at all costs though.

Anyway, thanks for the opportunity of seeing this vid, very interesting.
ya this is something I've recently worked on as a range fighter. I was expending way too much energy in counters, essentially jumping both feet out of range, then back in for the counters...but by only moving the back foot out, and leaning back, slight slip or duck w/e...not only am I finding the counters faster and more powerful when closing, but part of the economy of energy i was also looking for.