Combinations
Double jab, then step in with the right cross
FlowLeft jab → Left jab → Step in → Right cross
Double jab, then step in with the right cross is a combination where two left jabs pin the opponent's eyes and guard and stop their feet, and then you step in and drive in a right cross. For the jabs, accuracy in hitting the same spot matters more than speed. Bringing your hands back to guard right after the right and resetting the distance with your feet are all part of one flow.
| Type | Combinations |
|---|---|
| Notation | 1-1-2 |
| Number of punches | 3 |
| Footwork and defense | Step in |
| Goals | Techniques Off the Jab, Setup-and-Power Techniques, Footwork Techniques |
| Guard | Written for orthodox (left foot forward) |
Double jab, then step in with the right cross: step by step
- From your stance, throw the first left jab. Getting it to the spot you're aiming at matters more than speed.
- Throw the second left jab to the same spot, pinning the opponent's eyes and guard and stopping their feet.
- At the next chance in the exchange, step in, front foot first.
- Drive in a right cross with your weight behind it.
- As soon as you punch, bring your hands back to guard and use your feet to reset the distance.
Double jab, then step in with the right cross: key points
- The two jabs don't need to be fast. The aim is to pin the opponent's eyes and guard in one place and stop their feet.
- Step in on the right cross, put your weight behind it, and hit at 80–90% power. Don't follow through so far that you lose your balance.
- When you finish, don't stay where you are. Bring your hands back and use your feet to rebuild the distance.
Double jab, then step in with the right cross: common mistakes
- Trying to throw fast jabs so the two scatter. The opponent's eyes and guard aren't pinned, and the path for the right doesn't open.
- Following through all the way on the right cross. Your body drifts at the end and you can't get back to guard.
- Staying where you are after the right. You take the opponent's return.
Double jab, then step in with the right cross: how to practice
- In shadowboxing, put the two left jabs at the same height, pause once, then step in and throw the right cross. Keep going until you return to your stance and step back to reset the distance.
- On the heavy bag, land the two jabs at a calm pace on the same point, and put your weight into the right only. Bring your hands back right after the punch and move away from the bag.
Related techniques
By goalTechniques Off the JabSetup-and-Power TechniquesFootwork 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.