How to Do Boxing Footwork
You might have heard about footwork in cricket, but this terminology is used in a lot of other sports too. Although it is more important for cricketers than anyone else, one cannot rule out the significance of footwork in boxing.
The boxers need to work out hard in order to improve their speed and power, but they cannot win matches without moving their feet correctly. However, it is not easy to achieve perfection in this technique and one needs a lot of practice.
If you are an amateur, you should focus on improving your footwork more than any other thing by following a few simple steps.
Instructions
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Improve your stamina
First of all, you will be required to improve your stamina in order to fight a boxing match. You will be unable to use your feet correctly, if you run out of as quickly. No matter how good you are at using your feet, you will need the energy to last an entire match, especially if your opponent doesn’t give up quickly. -
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Gain strength in your legs
It is important to make your legs muscular otherwise you will be unable to make an impression in the boxing ring. If you don’t have strength in your legs, you will suffer an injury or stiffness, which will eventually prevent you from moving feet effectively. Therefore, hit the gym regularly and do a lot of jogging in order to become a quality athlete. -
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Keep your legs bended
Positioning your legs before a boxing match is quite important. The forward leg needs to be bent slightly more than the back leg, as this will help you move efficiently in the ring. Moreover, you will be required to stretch one leg slightly backwards and the other one in the opposite direction. -
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Move frequently
You will have to move frequently during a boxing match otherwise you will be unable to defeat your opponent. So, take one step forward and try delivering the punch, then take another step backwards in order to stay safe from a counter punch. -
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Take two steps forward to deliver the punch
When you see an opportunity, take a couple of steps forward and deliver a strong punch to the face of your opponent. Try knocking him/her down in one go, so that you can save energy. However, your opponent might have a solid defensive technique, so you will have to change your strategy in that case.
