| The boxing jabs are zealous and effective strikes | | | | set up other punches, like the straight right. If the |
| that can inflict a lot of damage over the course of a | | | | boxer wants to take a step forward, sideways, or |
| bout. The jabs can set up other punches, score | | | | backwards, he will take equal steps with both feet. |
| points at medium to long range, and wear down an | | | | During the step, the boxer will extend his arm |
| opponent. This makes the jabs extremely useful. | | | | straight out, while keeping his rear hand against his |
| Since, striking is all about cutting angles, a good boxer | | | | temples to block counter hooks. |
| will always find a good angle to strike from. | | | | His arm will be thrown in a straight line, his shoulder |
| He will position himself outside of his opponent's lead | | | | will be raised to his chin, and he will snap the jab at |
| hand, far away from the rear hand. At this angle, the | | | | the very end. When the boxer's front foot stomps |
| boxer will have the combined reach advantage of | | | | the floor, the snapping of the jab will occur. |
| both hands, while his opponent can only reach with | | | | Immediately after the snap, he will quickly return his |
| the lead hand. Think about having two weapons | | | | lead arm straight back to cover his temple. |
| against one! After cutting into an angle, he will focus | | | | Remember to always target the eyes, nose, chin and |
| on proper footwork. | | | | temples because they are "weak spots." And that is |
| Proper footwork allows fluid movements and helps to | | | | the boxing jab! |