Combinations
One-two, slip out to the side
FlowLeft jab → Right cross → Slip
One-two, slip out to the side is a way to finish a one-two: instead of staying in front of the opponent, you move to the side. The end of your punches is when the opponent tends to return a left jab, and if you're still in front of them, you're an easy target. So you step your right foot out, change position with your whole body, and get off the line of the returning jab.
| Type | Combinations |
|---|---|
| Notation | 1-2 |
| Number of punches | 2 |
| Footwork and defense | Slip |
| Goals | One-Two Techniques, Defense-to-Offense Techniques, Angle Techniques |
| Guard | Written for orthodox (left foot forward) |
One-two, slip out to the side: step by step
- From your stance, throw a left jab.
- Follow with a right cross.
- Expecting the opponent's left jab to come back, step your right foot out and shift your body to the side.
- Reset your stance in a position off the line of their jab.
One-two, slip out to the side: key points
- Assume the opponent's jab will come back at the end of your punches, and be ready to move from the start.
- When you shift, don't move only your head. Step your right foot out and change position with your whole body.
- The purpose of this move is to not stand still in front of the opponent after punching.
One-two, slip out to the side: common mistakes
- Staying in front of the opponent after the one-two. You take their return jab clean.
- Tilting only your head while your feet stay put. You lose your balance and can't go into your next attack either.
- Starting to shift before you finish the right cross. The cross has no power behind it and becomes just a punch for show.
One-two, slip out to the side: how to practice
- In shadowboxing, picture the opponent's jab coming back after your one-two, then step your right foot out and shift to the side. Check that your stance is set where you end up.
- On the heavy bag, after the one-two, step your right foot out, shift to the side, and stop in a spot off the front of the bag. Treat the bag swinging back as the opponent's return.
Moves in this technique
Related techniques
By goalOne-Two TechniquesDefense-to-Offense TechniquesAngle 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.