Originally Posted by
Xiao3 Meng4
Wanna play a cool little beginner's game?
Try fixed-step boxing.
Equipment Needed
Mouth Guard (Required)
Athletic Support (Required)
Headgear (Required)
Boxing gloves (Required)
Chest Protector (Recommended)
Here's the repetitive drill (I call them rhythm drills):
Partners stand square to each other, within punching distance.
Partner A punches 3 punches at partner B, who absorbs the punches with their guard. Partner B then punches 3 punches at partner A, who absorbs the punches with their guard. Repeat.
Objective: make your partner take a step by Punching them and without taking a step yourself.
Technical Rules: Only Punches are allowed. No punching to the head or legs. No stepping. No clinching. Partners must observe the rhythm of the drill.
Experiences had: Attempting to move your opponent by punching them; attempting to stand your ground while being punched.
Expected results: certain types of punches will consistently achieve the objective more effectively than others.
In my experience, the top 3 are the centerline punch, boxing cross, and body-uppercut punches. Of these, the most basic is the centerline punch.
The drill can be built on from here, with the addition of mobility, bridging, target specificity, broken timing and the like.