Combinations
One-two-one with an angled step-in
FlowLeft jab → Right cross → Angled step-in → Left jab
The one-two-one with an angled step-in is a combination where, after the one-two, you step in at an angle to your front left at the same moment you throw the third punch, a left jab. You come off the opponent's front line as you punch, so their return is harder to land and you end up at an angle that makes your next attack easier. It only becomes this technique when the step and the jab happen exactly together.
| Type | Combinations |
|---|---|
| Notation | 1-2-1 |
| Number of punches | 3 |
| Footwork and defense | Angled step-in |
| Goals | One-Two Techniques, Footwork Techniques, Angle Techniques |
| Guard | Written for orthodox (left foot forward) |
One-two-one with an angled step-in: step by step
- Throw the left jab.
- Throw the right cross.
- Step your front foot out at an angle to the front left, and throw the third punch, the left jab, at the same time.
- Bring your back foot up, reset your guard, and turn your body toward the opponent.
One-two-one with an angled step-in: key points
- Throw the third jab at the same time as the angled step to the front left. If your feet and the punch are out of sync, taking the angle loses its point.
- Step not toward the opponent's front, but at an angle off their front line.
- After stepping in, turn your body back toward the opponent and set a guard you can attack from next.
One-two-one with an angled step-in: common mistakes
- Moving your foot first and throwing the jab late. The opponent reads the movement and the jab doesn't land.
- Stepping straight forward. You walk into the opponent's front and stand where you take their return full on.
One-two-one with an angled step-in: how to practice
- In shadowboxing, go slowly and match the moment your front foot lands with the moment the left jab is fully extended.
- On the heavy bag, after the one-two, land the jab as you step in at an angle to the front left, and check that you end up off the front of the bag.
Moves in this technique
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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.