Combinations
Slip, then right cross
Slip2Right cross
FlowSlip → Right cross
Slip, then right cross is a counter where you slip the opponent's left jab with a small move to the right and drive in a right cross as you come back. Use it when the opponent is throwing a straight jab, and send the right cross over their jabbing arm. The slip itself gets you ready to punch, so there's almost no gap between defense and offense.
| Type | Combinations |
|---|---|
| Notation | 2 |
| Number of punches | 1 |
| Footwork and defense | Slip |
| Goals | Defense-to-Offense Techniques, Counterpunching Techniques |
| Guard | Written for orthodox (left foot forward) |
Slip, then right cross: step by step
- Watch for the start of the opponent's left jab.
- Move your head a little to the right so the jab goes past the side of your face. Your right shoulder twists back slightly as you do.
- Throw the right cross using the turn of that right shoulder coming back.
- Drive it in over their jabbing arm, then return to your guard.
Slip, then right cross: key points
- Keep the slip small, just enough to make it miss. Make it miss once and leave your head where you can punch right away.
- Use the twist stored in your right shoulder as the rotation for the right cross. Don't split the slip and the punch. Make them one continuous move.
- Throw the right almost at the same moment your foot lands. Slip and punch on two beats, "bang, bang," with no gap.
- Send the right cross over the top of their jabbing arm.
Slip, then right cross: common mistakes
- Dipping too low. It takes time to come back up, and the right cross is late.
- Pausing after the slip. The opponent pulls the jab back and tightens their guard, and your counter doesn't get there.
Slip, then right cross: how to practice
- In shadowboxing, imagine a jab coming at your face, slip a little to the right, and throw a right cross as you come back. Use a mirror to check that your head movement stays small.
- On the heavy bag, add a slip in front of the bag, then drive in a right cross on the way back. Keep going without a gap between the slip and the punch.
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.