This boxing handbook provides up-to-date, in-depth coaching for serious contenders. Weaving fundamental skills into a progression of drills that hone technique in increasingly complex, demanding, and realistic fighting situations, the handbook aids fighters in developing the reflexes of a complete boxer and teaches the move from a process-and-react mentality to one of seeing-and-reacting. Hundreds of sequential images illustrate vital steps in the progression—from proper stance, effective footwork, and range to defense and counters, the importance of angles, and creating winning strategies.
Contents:
Introduction,
1 Stance and rhythm Fight from the boxer's stance with rhythm,
2 Footwork Learn to move skillfully in all directions,
3 Range Know and master your range,
4 Laws of punching Obey the laws of punching and punch power,
5 The jab Make the jab your best punch,
6 Punch mechanics for fundamental punches Master the mechanics of the major punches,
7 Defense and counters Master the defenses against each punch and know how to counter every attack,
8 Angles Angle in and out on different lines,
9 Putting it all together Blend and master offensive and defensive skills through focused sparring drills,
10 Making a plan Follow a plan every round — be it workout, sparring or competition,
Resources,
Index,
About the Author
Alan Lachica is the coauthor of Boxer’s Start-Up, Fighting Fit, and Fitness Training for Girls. He is a certified USA amateur-boxing coach and the owner of Bulldog Boxing Gyms. His boxing exhibitions have been featured on local and national television, including the CBS News' Eye on America. He lives in Inman, South Carolina. Doug Werner has written more than a dozen sport instructional guides, including the Start-Up Sports series and is the coauthor of Boxer’s Start-Up and Fighting Fit. He lives in Chula Vista, California.
192 pages
