Combinations
One-two and pivot
FlowLeft jab → Right cross → Pivot
In the one-two and pivot, after throwing the one-two you turn your body on your front foot and move off the opponent's front. You punch at long range, where your arms extend the most, as if pushing the opponent away, and in the same flow you take an angle to the side. The opponent can't throw the next punch until they turn to face you, so they're one move behind on both offense and defense.
| Type | Combinations |
|---|---|
| Notation | 1-2 |
| Number of punches | 2 |
| Footwork and defense | Pivot |
| Goals | One-Two Techniques, Footwork Techniques, Angle Techniques |
| Guard | Written for orthodox (left foot forward) |
One-two and pivot: step by step
- At the distance where your arms extend the most, throw the left jab as if pushing the opponent away.
- Follow with the right cross at full extension.
- As you finish, pivot on the ball of your front foot and swing your back foot around to change the direction you face.
- Once you've moved, point your front toes back at the opponent and rebuild your guard.
One-two and pivot: key points
- Throw the one-two at long range, right at the edge of your reach, as if pushing the opponent away.
- As you finish, turn on your front foot and move off the opponent's front.
- After turning, point your front foot at the opponent and reset your guard. The opponent now has one extra move to make: turning to face you.
One-two and pivot: common mistakes
- Not correcting the direction of your front foot after the pivot. You aren't facing the opponent either, so both your next attack and your defense come late.
- Starting to turn while you're still punching. The path of the one-two wavers and you lose the power that pushes the opponent away.
One-two and pivot: how to practice
- In shadowboxing, extend the one-two fully, then turn on your front foot and point it back toward the opponent, all in one continuous motion.
- On the heavy bag, throw the one-two, pivot around to the side, and check that you can punch again right away from your reset position.
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.