Content

• Part 2 of 3: Exploring the Different Variations of Strike
• Part 3 of 3: Newbie Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need
• Sources & Citations

1 Get into a boxing stance. So, in this article we will look at the left jab, for the right jab, do the same only on the other side. So, put your left leg forward, bend your right one a little. Raise your arms to cover your chin, close your elbows, lower your head down and make sure you are firmly on your feet.

• It is important that your body and arms remain relaxed. Bend your knees slightly and lift your heels slightly off the floor. Do some warm-up jumps and get into a comfortable stance. Make sure your feet are shoulder-width apart, with one leg pointing forward and the other back.
• The jab will be done with your hand from the side of the leg outstretched. The jab is a direct hit that reaches the opponent faster than a cross.

2 Lean forward with your elbows closed and your right arm slightly higher than your left. With your right hand, you protect your chin, and with your left hand you prepare to hit. If you are taller than your opponent and it is unlikely that he will land a straight right punch to the head, you can keep your right hand lower for a better view and a stronger punch. Either way, keep your hand to your chin and be prepared to block the blow.

• You now have a jab-friendly stance. Now that the punch is coming from the torso and not from the arm, it is important not to bend over the punch. From this, the blow will not be more powerful. You should bend slightly, naturally, nothing more.

3 Shift your weight forward and swing the jab. At the same time, lift your right heel off the floor (do not lift your leg completely off the floor) and transfer the weight to your left leg. At the same time, deliver a powerful, quick jab with your left hand. With the left, inside of the body, jerk forward while slightly raising the left heel. As soon as the arms are thrown forward, "at the same time" you need to lean forward with the weight of your whole body.

• Keep your chin close to your shoulder. In fact, when hitting, the shoulder should cover the chin, thus protecting it more reliably than in a conventional stance.
• Throw your punch straight, as if you were boxing in a pipe. Keep your elbows in line with your fists and the rest of your body. No part of the body should be peeking out - otherwise, you become an open target.

4 Make sure your palms look down. When you keep your hands at the level of your chin, your thumbs should be pointing towards you. But when jabbing, turn your arms so that your palms are facing down and your thumbs are slightly below the level of your palms. The movement should be similar to screwing in a corkscrew. The force of the blow is obtained by twisting - it all looks like a blow with a whip.

• Your non-striking hand remains near your chin for protection.

5 As soon as the arm is extended to its full length, immediately return it to its original position. "Fast" is key here. You have two options: to step forward with your leg outstretched and thus reduce the space for your opponent, or to retreat, moving all the weight, on your leg outstretched back. If you step back during the jab, the hit won't be hard.

• Clench your fist tightly only at the moment of impact. If you do this before hitting, you will lose in speed and power of the blow. It's also a waste of energy. Immediately after hitting, unclench your fist again. Return to your boxing stance and start preparing for the next punch.

6 Consider the possibility of a counterattack. If you are tall, your job is to get as close as possible to get a straight right cross. If you are shorter and more compact, you will need a few jabs to close the distance for a hook or uppercut. The jab will help you get into position for these two punches.

• Even though this is not the most powerful blow, it is the most effective. This is both a defensive and an offensive strike. This is a powerful shot that turns into a very strong, accurate shot. With this blow, you can interrupt your opponent's combination, keep your distance from him and set the stage for a knockout. This blow can be very, very irritating and unpleasant. Experiment with hitting in a wide variety of situations.

Part 2 of 3: Exploring the Different Variations of Strike

1. 1 Use a slap jab. This blow is just confusing. Your opponent is lost and forced to go to defense. This allows you to gain an extra second to carry out your attack. You don't have to put a lot of energy into this jab - hence the name. You just give your opponent a small blow, while preparing to deliver a powerful quick blow with the right.
   • In such a situation, usually they do not lightly hit the opponent's gloves with the left, but with the right they carry out a cross to the head or an uppercut to the body. This jab serves as the beginning of the combination.
2. 2 Move on to double jabs. Since your opponent usually understands the purpose of the jab, you can lead him to a dead end if you throw a double jab. He expects you to jab with the left and jab with the right, but that was not the case. With a double jab, you hit with the left and again with the left, so that the opponent will not know what blow to expect next.
   • A double jab can also help you get out of the wheelhouse when you and your opponent are doing 1-2 combos at the same time. You both jab with your left and when his right comes into play, you outrun it with your left and score a point. It works even if the opponent throws the hook. To get out of this situation, you can also take a few steps forward, backward, or to the side.
3. 3 Conduct blows all over the body. You can only beat in the head, but why stop there? Try running the jab at the top, center of the body, then down to the bottom of the body. Above, this is to the head, to the center, this is to the body and below is that part of the body. Which bends. When you squat. Don't hit your opponent in the solar plexus. And so, all the rules remain the same.
4. 4 Use a counter jab. When your opponent throws a right to the head, you can block his right and you quickly jab to the unprotected left side. And earns a point. In words, simple, but all this needs to be done instantly and naturally. The counterstrike must be carried out as quickly as possible. You won't have time to dodge the blow.!
   • Think about the movement of your legs; if you are preparing for a counterattack or by waiting, you build up strength, you slow down, you lose energy. The opponent can notice this and read your action. Do everything in one movement - tilt your head back if your opponent is going right straight and, if necessary, take a step back.
5. 5 Jeb, step back, jab. If you jab and step back, chances are your opponent's right hand kick will miss the target.And then, like a sly fox, you instantly step forward and throw another jab - this is something your opponent will not be ready for. Dynamics and speed are also very important to success. Make sure that your opponent does not foresee your plans and carry out short, heavy blows when the opponent is vulnerable.

Part 3 of 3: Newbie Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

1. 1 Keep your elbows and fists in line. The very first task in boxing, known to everyone, is to miss as few punches as possible. Therefore, when it comes to jabs, it is very important not to give up when hitting. Your opponent will notice this immediately. When the arms are raised all the time, it is more difficult to break through the defense. Hands down is like an invitation to hit you.
   • Keep your arms raised only. Do not lower or spread your elbows. It is easier to dodge when you clearly understand that the blow is delivered with the whole body, not just fists.
2. 2 Do not throw all your weight. Yes, the blow is delivered by the movement of the legs, hips and body. There will be no force in the impact if it looks like a push. But with all this, in no case should you lean forward with your whole body. You can demonstrate the power of the blow by kicking the bag, but a living person can suddenly go on the attack and throw you off balance.
   • Mass does not mean strength. Most muscular guys go to the gym, work out their muscles and think that's enough - but in fact, it turns out that during the fight they do not have enough breath and the ability to defend themselves. It is not without reason that it is very interesting to watch the fights of lightweight boxers.
   • Move as if a steel bar is running through your back. This will help you maintain correct stance and technique.
3. 3 Don't just rely on your hands. Most of the force on impact comes from the transfer of weight and the forward movement of the body. You are shifting your weight forward and putting your body weight into the hand strike. If you hit only due to the strength of your hand, then your blow is not stronger than that of a girl.
   • The only role of the hands is the fists, which deliver the final blow, similar to the flick of a whip. The blow should fall on the knuckles of the fist.
4. 4 Hit through the target. You must remain relaxed until the very moment of impact. At the same time, do not forget to turn your hand with your palm down, and press your shoulder against your chin. You must feel your strength. Use this feeling to punch your target. You should try to pierce not through or into the target, but "through" it. You don't have to stop after hitting - you need to calculate the strength so that you return your hand to its original position and be ready for the next step.

Tips

• Wait for the right moment for the jab. There is no need to waste energy by missing.
• No lazy jab. A lazy jab is a punch that lacks speed, strength, bite and precision. A good boxer will dodge such a punch and land his punch.
• Practice punching with a punching bag to build strength. On impact, you should hear a loud popping sound throughout the room. If it is not loud enough, twist the brush more or hit harder.
• If you are left, then whatever is done with the left, do with the right.
• Practice speed. Jeb should sting the opponent, for him, he should be a surprise. This is not a knockout punch.
• If you hit a good jab to knock your opponent out, add a straight right or hook with the left. As a rule, tall boxers prefer short combos, while shorter boxers prefer long combos.
• It doesn't matter where your left hand is, “never,” even while hitting, do not lower your right hand. A good boxer can always knock you out with the left.
• Use this punch to get a feel for your opponent's manner. If he specializes in counterattacking and knows how to handle your jab, then you should definitely consider all of this before deciding on a knockout punch. In boxing, mistakes are costly.
• Use this punch when the opponent is at arm's length away from you. No more and no less.If he is further away, you will miss and waste your strength, and if closer, he will be able to parry your blow, and you will be open for a hook or a direct right blow.

Warnings

• Even if you are an amateur boxer, never box without gloves and protection. Boxing without this equipment can result in a concussion and even death. This can lead to legal proceedings and criminal liability.
• Always wear gloves and protection when sparring.

What do you need

• Hand bandages
• Boxing gloves
• Punching bag (optional)
• Paw (optional)

Sources & Citations

• http://www.expertboxing.com/boxing-techniques/punch-techniques/the-ultimate-boxing-jab-guide
• http://www.myboxingcoach.com/punching-how-to-throw-a-jab/
• http://www.expertboxing.com/boxing-techniques/punch-techniques/how-to-throw-a-jab
• http://www.expertboxing.com/boxing-basics/how-to-box/the-perfect-boxing-stance
• http://www.artofmanliness.com/2010/07/29/boxing-basics-part-iv-punching-jabcross/