Combinations
Right cross on the spot (freeze their feet)
On the spot2Right cross
FlowOn the spot → Right cross
This move is simply throwing a right cross from where you stand, without stepping in, and you're not trying to land it. Just seeing the right come is enough to stop the opponent's feet as they move forward, and that gives you more space to attack. Use it when you want to stop the momentum of an opponent coming forward and make time to move first.
| Type | Combinations |
|---|---|
| Notation | 2 |
| Number of punches | 1 |
| Footwork and defense | On the spot |
| Goals | Range Control Techniques, Setup-and-Power Techniques |
| Guard | Written for orthodox (left foot forward) |
Right cross on the spot (freeze their feet): step by step
- Stay in your stance with your feet where they are.
- Throw a right cross at the opponent from that spot.
- When you finish, bring your right hand back in front of your chin quickly and hold your stance.
Right cross on the spot (freeze their feet): key points
- Don't step in. Keep your feet where they are and throw the right from the spot.
- You're not trying to land it. Just seeing the right come makes the opponent stop moving forward.
- Because the opponent stops, you get room to move forward or take an angle.
Right cross on the spot (freeze their feet): common mistakes
- Stepping in to try to land it. The distance closes and it turns into an exchange instead of freezing their feet.
- Bringing the right back late. Your right side opens up and the opponent can easily counter with a left hook.
- Throwing it with the same timing every time. The opponent reads it and their feet no longer stop.
Right cross on the spot (freeze their feet): how to practice
- In shadowboxing, picture an opponent coming forward, throw only the right without moving your feet, and bring it back fast. After throwing it, keep going by moving forward or to the side.
- On the heavy bag, stand right at the edge of your reach and throw the right without stepping in. It's fine if it doesn't land. Check that your feet don't move.
Related techniques
By goalRange Control TechniquesSetup-and-Power Techniques
Left and right are written for orthodox (left foot forward). If you're southpaw, swap left and right as you read. How to read the notation
This is Japanese-style boxing: techniques as taught at a boxing gym in Japan. American or Mexican coaches may teach some of them differently.