Boxing Lesson - Footwork - Moving In and Out

http://www.myboxingcoach.com - Boxing footwork, involves using the feet to move in given directions. Moving forward and backward is more commonly described as ‘moving in and out’. Boxing footwork also includes some simple physical movements to enable movement in and out of range. Much of boxing relates to understanding your position in relation to your opponent, defined as “range.” A boxer can consider that he or she will be ‘in range.’ When the boxer is in range, this can be broken down further into short, medium and long range. A boxer should be able, with a short explosive movement of the feet, to get within range land effective shots and move out again before the inevitable response from the opponent. Being on the edge of range and providing that threat of mobility is a method of applying pressure to an opponent and enabling control of the fight.