Boxing Pivots and Side Steps - Which to Use and When

Go Here to Download Your Book - www.myboxingcoach.com - Boxing pivots and side steps (and angled side step) are two very effective boxing footwork skills. But in what situations should you use them? In this video you will gain a deeper understanding of each skill and when and how to use it.
This video is a follow up to the guided drills with the pivot ( • Master the Pivot - The... ) and the guided drills on the side step ( • Build That Super-Effec... ).
For the side step/angled side step:
1. It is used mostly in an offensive setting
2. Against a static opponent you can 'fix and fire'
3. You can use shots before and after, but not really during
4. It is most effective at long range
5. When at close range it is effective against an opponent with an opposing boxing stance (for example southpaw vs orthodox)
For the pivot:
1. Is effective at all ranges
2. Can be used effectively in both offensive and defensive settings
3. Shots can be used before, during and after
4. It is supremely effective in defensive scenarios.
So, both of these boxing skills are really high quality. In terms of versatility, the pivot wins out for me.
Cheers
Fran
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Great video! I somehow missed this one and am just seeing it now. Yes I definitely agree that the pivot is one of the most versatile and important skills you can have. Angled sidestep as well, but when you're in the pocket, you need to be able to change positions quickly with minimal movement. Just yesterday, i was sparring with a guy taller than me. About 6 foot 1. He punches hard, but tends to stay on one line and commits a bit too much. I used the pivot a lot against him.

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I was just thinking about this exact thing yesterday. Excellent lesson. I need to learn more about "Cutting the Ring off" I suppose you've probably already got a Video on that but if you don't. I'd like more in depth training on that. Thank You Coach.

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I sparred 5 rounds against a guy , first 45sec my lip got busted so we put in our mouthpieces then and after 60 seconds i took a left hook with my mouth open and was in pain for the remainder. Last 2 rounds i had to watch out not to ko my man , i was in my rythm and able to time him , step outside with the jab , step back with the right hand and then the left hook with a pivot , inbetween the guard. Switch to southpaw and land 3 jabs .Feint left feint right , left hook . Tap left hook , followed by a cracking palm strike left hook , it all worked. I train a lot and for many years , but it was by training on my own and watch You tube i got better and the basics of my footwork i learned on this channel , listen to this man..... Also do yoga like balancing excercices , train your legs hard , squats without weights and do some dancing....

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