Boxing
Rear-Foot Recovery Drill
Staying balanced instead of falling over the front leg
7 min
4 x 15 cross-and-freeze reps
Beginner
Why this drill
Builds toward staying balanced instead of falling over the front leg.
Instructions
- 1Throw a single cross at a bag or in the air.
- 2Freeze immediately after the punch and check your weight split.
- 3If your weight is on the front foot, shorten the punch and repeat.
- 4Finish each set with three crosses back to back, still freezing.
What to focus on
Weight staying centered after the punch lands.
Recommended reps
4 x 15 cross-and-freeze reps
Common mistake
Lunging so the head travels past the lead knee.