CombinationsNEW
One-two-one, a beat, then the right cross
Flow(light) Left jab → (light) Right cross → (light) Left jab → Beat → Right cross
This combination adds a power right cross after a one-two-one, with a beat in between. The first one-two pulls the opponent's guard to the front of their face, and the third punch, a jab, blocks their view while you shift the angle. Keep the first three light and put your power only into the last right cross, thrown after the pause.
| Type | Combinations |
|---|---|
| Notation | 1-2-1-2 |
| Number of punches | 4 |
| Footwork and defense | Beat |
| Goals | One-Two Techniques, Setup-and-Power Techniques, Feint Techniques |
| Guard | Written for orthodox (left foot forward) |
One-two-one, a beat, then the right cross: step by step
- Throw a light jab and a light right cross to draw the opponent's guard to the front of their face.
- Jab again and leave your left hand in front of their eyes to block their view.
- While the jab is out, shift the angle a little with your feet.
- After a beat, throw the power right cross into the opening.
One-two-one, a beat, then the right cross: key points
- The first three punches aren't meant to hurt. They gather the guard and block the view.
- Throw the third punch, the jab, as if you're placing your hand in front of their eyes. Shift the angle while it's there.
- Don't throw the last right cross right away. Wait a beat. If you throw all four on the same rhythm, the opponent just keeps blocking on that rhythm.
- Only the last right cross is a power punch. If you tense up on the first three, you'll have nothing left for the last one.
One-two-one, a beat, then the right cross: common mistakes
- You throw the first three hard as well. The opponent keeps a tight guard that doesn't move, and the right has no lane.
- You don't change the angle on the third punch. You end up throwing the right on the same line from the front and hitting the guard.
- You rush the fourth punch on the same rhythm. The beat disappears and your timing matches their defense.
One-two-one, a beat, then the right cross: how to practice
- In shadowboxing, throw a light one-two-one, shift the angle slightly, count a beat, then throw a hard right cross. Check that the light punches and the last one are clearly different.
- On the mitts, have your partner catch the first three on their guard, then throw the power right into the mitt they reset after the beat.
Related techniques
By goalOne-Two TechniquesSetup-and-Power TechniquesFeint 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.