Drill

Drills

Boxing

L-Step Exit

Exiting on an angle instead of straight backwards

8 min
4 x 10 combination-to-exit reps each side
Intermediate

Why this drill

Builds toward exiting on an angle instead of straight backwards.

Instructions

  1. 1Throw a two or three punch combination at your marker.
  2. 2Exit on an L path: one step back, then one step laterally.
  3. 3Keep your feet from crossing and your guard up through the exit.
  4. 4Reset your range and repeat on the other side.

What to focus on

Leaving the pocket at an angle with balance held.

Recommended reps

4 x 10 combination-to-exit reps each side

Common mistake

Backing out in a straight line with the chin high.