Combinations
One-two with a double-step entry
Double step1Left jab2Right cross
FlowDouble step → Left jab → Right cross
The one-two with a double-step entry starts from long range and closes the distance a little at a time, splitting the step into two before you punch. Your feet stay on the floor longer than with one big jump in, so you're harder to hit on the way in. Your range from mitt work won't reach here, so this form assumes you go in a little deeper.
| Type | Combinations |
|---|---|
| Notation | 1-2 |
| Number of punches | 2 |
| Footwork and defense | Double step |
| Goals | One-Two Techniques, Range Control Techniques, Footwork Techniques |
| Guard | Written for orthodox (left foot forward) |
One-two with a double-step entry: step by step
- Move your front foot forward a little and bring your back foot up to close the first part of the distance.
- Move forward a little once more with the second step, and get into punching range.
- Right as the second step lands, throw the left jab.
- Rotate your hips, throw the right cross, and return to your guard.
One-two with a double-step entry: key points
- Don't jump in with one big step. Split it in two. The longer your feet are on the floor, the shorter the time your body is in the air and unable to defend.
- If you go in with your mitt-work sense of range, you won't reach a real opponent. Take the second step as if going in one fist deeper.
- Connect the landing of the second step to the start of the jab. Don't stop and then punch.
One-two with a double-step entry: common mistakes
- Jumping in with one big step. While your body is in the air, it's easy for the opponent to meet you on the way in.
- Stopping at the same depth as you would on the mitts. Your one-two ends short of the opponent.
- Pausing after the second step before you punch. The opponent reads that you've come in and tightens their guard.
One-two with a double-step entry: how to practice
- In shadowboxing, move forward from a mark on the floor in two steps and repeat the flow of the left jab coming out as you land.
- On the heavy bag, start a little farther away, come in with a double step, throw the one-two, and return to where you started as you finish. Check that you're landing one fist deeper.
Moves in this technique
Related techniques
By goalOne-Two TechniquesRange Control 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.