Football
Pass-Set Base and Punch Timing
Keep a wide, stable base while timing the punch
9 min
8 sets vs. a rush move
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward keep a wide, stable base while timing the punch.
Instructions
- 1Kick-slide into a pass set keeping the base wide, not narrow.
- 2Time the punch to land just as the rusher enters striking range, not early.
- 3Keep hands inside the frame on contact and recover the base after the strike.
What to focus on
A wide base through the set with a well-timed, inside-hand punch.
Recommended reps
8 sets vs. a rush move
Common mistake
Oversetting or narrowing the base, which opens the hips and exposes an inside lane.