The Jab

[StrictlySP]

Hi Everyone,
Nice discourse...

The jab is the one punch that has some distinct components to its body mechanics that distinguish it from the other punches in boxing's offensive arsenal. With that, one of the things I emphasize in my instruction with it is that it's a "spearing"/piston-like straight punch analogous to the fist being a bullet going through a gun barrel (with and without a preceding step - going forward or backward) that "snaps" like a whip.

I generally think it's important to initially teach each punch in boxing without a preceding "trigger" step to establish a baseline foundation with balance and the fundamental body mechanics. In the case of a jab, from a solid on-guard balanced stance, I first teach to push off the ball-of-the-rear foot while simultaneously shooting out the lead hand in a straight-line, piston-like, "spearing" motion, leaning forward with a bend in the lead knee and the head directly over the lead foot. I have students do this slowly and deliberately then gradually and gradiently increase the speed from there as relative proficiency improves. Once solid body mechanics have been established from a stationary position, I'll introduce a "trigger" step into the jabbing mix. From there, I'll segue into teaching backward jabbing, multiple jabs (primarily emphasizing doubles), circular jabbing, and in-and-out jabbing with lateral movement. Anyway...

Take Care,
Lito

[SugarBoxing]

@Scrap

Fast hands thingy is a result of sinchronised feet / hip and hand movements, I cannot really explain short way, but I got it comparing Pacquiao vs Provodnikov.
Provodnikov is often not engaging feet / hips into his flurries, and as a result they are somewhat slow sloppy almos pure arm punching, while pacman (and young Tyson)
has very good feet/hip and hands coordination. This video you posted - I personally do not think it can really help (the method)