Back to the jab, back to footwork, back to basics (diary entry)

29.08.2024 An oft-repeated mantra of a few my teachers was "You are never above basics". With this in mind, my client's eighth hour was a revisit to the first lesson where we trained footwork and the jab. This enabled him to correct a few reoccurring mistakes.

1. Shoulder tag game - say 1, 2 or 3 before tagging opponent with that corresponding number of shoulder tags. Opponent seeks to escape to a designated place.

2. Shoulder tag on the go - no announcing of tags.

3. Jab versus counter-punch.

4. Circle zone and aim to tag opponent inside zone/escape to outside zone without being tagged.

5. Same as above but outside boxer only permitted jabs.

6. Jab versus jab.

7. Lead hand only sparring.

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