The "trigger-step" and the straight right hand

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My question is what about with the 1-2 from the edge of range?? I always would step in with the jab, then I would be planted more or less for the right. It feels weird taking a step in with the jab and another step for the right. Or would it be step in, jab, step and throw the right??

What are your thoughts on the "trigger step"?

Also when throwing the basic 1-2, step with the jab, but DON'T transfer the weight forward, don't plant, stay balanced or possibly on the back leg, so you don't lose power on the 2. A lot of people do a short step with the left foot, plant on that foot, and then have no power in the straight right, which is wrong. Bring your right feet together as you step.

I think this is an excellent point. So many times the first step is a step with the front foot instead of a push of the back foot. With a front foot step, your weight can get put in your front foot making the right hand ineffective.

I feel this and lack of shoulder rotation are the biggest impediments to a strong right hand.