Drill

Drills

Boxing

Block and Parry Reaction Reps

Tight blocks and parries without reaching

9 min
4 x 2 min with a partner or mirror
Intermediate
Demonstration video coming soon

Instructions

  1. 1Partner throws slow, telegraphed straight punches.
  2. 2Parry the jab with a short inside touch, block the cross on the glove.
  3. 3Keep the elbows in and the feet in stance — no reaching out.
  4. 4Add an immediate counter jab after every successful defense.

What to focus on

Defending with the smallest movement that works.

Common mistake

Reaching for the punch and opening the other side.