Boxing Range Control: Tall vs Short Sparring Strategy

The ability to manage range is one of the single-most important aspects in #boxing. Coach PJ & Shane talk about range zones 1-4, and how to control the distance as either the taller or shorter fighter. Whether you want to fight on the outside and use your jab, or get in close to work the body, it's all dictated by who can control the range!
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[@fizman22]

Would love to see a Kickboxing version of this. Leg kicks change things up alot.

[@ahmadday64]

fizman22 not as much as you’d think. The zones are the same, but the sizes are the different

[@tmt2058]

It does change afew things up alot you cant really come in effectively like a boxer against a kickboxing you will end up eating front kicks and knees

[@leviathan2303]

I went against a 5ft 10 person and im 5ft 4 and i ended up knocking him on the ground this was in muay Thai

[@jaredthegamer369]

@@leviathan2303 ok…

[@C0d0ps]

@@leviathan2303 I am regularly sparring with a 6’3 dude and I’m 5’8, in mma (Muay Thai specifically), and while he can jab or knee. - I can definitely do Mike Tyson’s peekaboo to close in, and work the body predominantly or throw an overhand hook to mix things up. - The biggest thing I learned is that if you want to step in, or to the side when jabbing, then keep a hand glued to your cheek. This is a defensive thing, in case you are not fast enough to slip under his 1,2,3 or if he throws uppercuts, like shown in this video. - Best wishes from a 5’8 martial artist with 1.5y experience. I have fought at -78kg, -72kg and -66kg.

[@gillopez8788]

Expect to see these techniques in the Canelo vs Jacobs fight!

[@gillopez8788]

Ayyyy Wassup Shane!

[@dmpsix7417]

lol this comment was so accurate

[@reeree3832]

Gil Lopez I know I’m late but that fight was trash

[@justarandomguy5560]

Ree Ree you thought it was trash cuz jacobs lost. That fight was a pretty good fight canelo was putting on a show

[@dyrone7071]

Mike tyson was probably the most dangerous man in the "danger zone"

[@teeoh9192]

He was REALLY dangerous with what they call here, a "gazelle punch". Mike could do it to both sides, cuz he was equally devastating with both hands.

[@mohammedahmed-oo9ig]

Not probably HE WAS

[@grohlski8669]

@@teeoh9192 his footwork was some of the best in his prime.

[@teeoh9192]

WITHOUT A DOUBT! In his prime, he had no weak spots. POWERFULLY ambidextrous, quick, strong as a mule, footwork, head movement, in a practically impenetrable peek-a-boo defense. Jeez...@@grohlski8669

[@WhiteTUnknown]

His left and right hand was equally heavy. Could get knocked out both ways.

[@evancarr]

by far one of the best videos. addressed both fighters- tall and short- and both groups of people training- solo and partners. amazing, i love this.

[@stephenziembroski8927]

You're both incredibly articulate, feels like being in an academy! OSSS

[@nigelliotta3440]

👊Thank you for thinking of the tall people too.✊

[@gingercore69]

This video is oerfect for me too! At 1.74m i have to face people shorter and taller than me xD

[@fidelproductions03]

gingercore69 same at 180

[@fabooshka]

@@gingercore69 Same I'm also 174-5cm

[@richielavey1565]

Yes! Every video “how to beat a bigger taller opponent”

[@user-xn8po]

1.95 wassup

[@hosa380]

Just got into boxing, and while sparring with larger opponents I was shocked at how hard it was to close distance. This video was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you very much.

[@jscriber100]

Definately enjoyed this. I prefer when my coaches speak while demonstrating which is something some teachers cant do but both you guys do well👌

[@ryanoneill6481]

One drill I like to do when I’m training in my martial arts club (I practice Chinese Kenpo) works similarly to the resistance band heavy bag drill, but instead of a heave bag and resistance band we’re tied to our sparring partner by our belts, this not only helps us with moving in and out of different ranges but it also stops people from moving straight back because it’s a bad habit to develop in a fight.

[@allansigudu958]

okay is it just me or is this guy AWSOME short people till the end 👑

[@those2idoitsttdd995]

I only watched 2 videos and I've learned so much

[@samuelsepulvedacisneros898]

It’s lil Mac vs Mike Tyson

[@gochipurself]

Lil MAC is a beassst

[@loganbailey6283]

I love these videos and as a shorter fighter than most of my opponents it really make me think about what and why i am doing the things i am doing.

[@osielmaldonado7198]

Great video I’m gonna start using my size to a better advantage than before thanks to this vid.

[@debanjandutta2235]

Shane Fazen is my favorite coach and mixed martial artist of all time ❤ big fan ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Jonathan_8052]

Really needed this, thank you Shane 👍

[@rebel416gaming-lifetalk4]

Do a video of the taller fighter working inside

[@gfgnickname_not_chosen2598]

Rebel416 Gaming-LifeTalk yes please! They always only do smaller people vs taller people from the smaller people’s side but we taller people aren’t automatically magical super boxers

[@Lapolitics]

@@gfgnickname_not_chosen2598 did you guys ever find that video ? Or any tips on that

[@juanmoran8126]

You guys are such good teachers and talkers. I don’t know a subject on this earth I can talk so clearly about

[@elijahbloom627]

I have that Ben Franklin quote taped onto my computer. Love it

[@jameshutto3047]

Benny was a british spy

[@stevenshar1233]

These videos are golden. I learn so much from watching this again after a year.

[@jameshutto3047]

4:50 great idea

[@dusanstojanovic7236]

Masters of zone 3 fighting for me are Lennox Lewis and Stipe Drvis

[@HiMerdock]

this was dope. always have an issue with getting in. thanks guys!

[@tomd1434]

One of my favorite parts of boxing besides the great workout is the strategy and technique.

[@giovanyvelazquez1047]

I have to be in zone 2 because most of the fighters I fight are taller and longer reach so I practice a lot of defensive play in zone 3 and when I see an opportunity I get in zone 2 and I can hit them.

[@markoajduk7096]

Sooo Mike Tyson style pretty much👌🏻

[@giovanyvelazquez1047]

The Reaper yeah but not as good as him

[@markoajduk7096]

@@giovanyvelazquez1047 Well thats almost impossible.BUT it is possible

[@jakewalky73]

The Reaper nothing is impossible brother

[@dragonfire3102]

The resistance band on the bag is a brilliant idea I never seen that done thank you for the demonstration .

[@leonardojohnreyes3031]

Shane has a very good form. Keep the faith!

[@Mark-tr4sd]

Wow I ran across the channel far one of the best channels on how to actually fight.experience speaks for it self keep those videos coming

[@Illbebacc]

This was the best eye opener I've seen

[@달팽이-o1i]

Ive always needed help on my range, thanks for helping me with it :)

[@ReecytheRapper]

i boxed my friend and would love some feedback!! i wanna take boxing seriously and get better thanks shane 🙏🏽🙏🏽🥊

[@m3x100]

Awesome Content as usual, more tall People stuff would be very cool! Keep up the great work!!

[@switchblade9704]

Mah boy shane lettin his beard grow looking clean

[@summocommentaction3273]

I'd love to see more range control and drills but for MMA and kickboxing, "Iron" Mike Zambidas is still one of my favorite kickboxers of all time and at 5'6 he developed a great, powerful style against taller, longer and often much bigger opponents.

[@matrixmatador9424]

Finally a great range tactics video for taller guys as well. The best combat content on youtube as always Shane keep it up

[@medouard6362]

Great breakdown of the different zones in boxing

[@hariharan.k4744]

Perfect move dude

[@savagesteve4133]

Great video i have a match tomorrow def going to try to use some of this depending on the opponents build! 🥊

[@flamingo_with_tophat296]

The dude on the left seems so charismatic

[@duanep48]

We need part 2 pj & shane

[@junkiejonesandthepicogang6598]

Very nice body control and technique, Shane, when presenting the solo inside boxing technique.

[@jordanpeakofficial]

more videos like this please shane!! ring craft is so important!!

[@AdobadoFantastico]

Boxing Ben Franklin was worth the view, haha.

[@seizee-_2865]

thanks very helpful i’m usually scared of sparring with my y’all friend but now that i know these tips i can put them to the test !!!! 💪🏻💪🏻

[@hectornavarro1844]

Great tips! Thank you so much! I have my first boxing spar today and I’m pretty nervous. I’m 5’10, 232lbs and 68.5 wingspan. I feel like I am at a such a disadvantage, but we will see.

[@killerrmaaniac]

Jeez bro you're a little overweight don't you think so? You'd be better losing that weight specially if it's mostly fat, no disrespect tho blessings

[@nathansackett6890]

Your gonna wanna drop well down under 200, 69" reach and 5'10 is 155 to 170 frame (mma divisions would be lightweight and welterweight) and even at 70 your gonna be the shorter guy in height and reach. Use your power, crowd your opponent so they can't keep you at the end of there punches. maintain a high tight guard and don't waste much energy on jabs and WORK THE BODY!Your gonna need to be a power pocket boxer. Fight em in a phone booth. That's the begginers guide to fire hydrant fighting!!!! Hope your still at it!!!!!

[@rogue8853]

as a short guy i learned to fight right handed southpaw and use my lead hand to hand fight their jab to step in with left hand up for counter to throw a step in right hook or power jab. i really suggest shorter guys think about fighting southpaw. it opens up more shots inside

[@psyko9873]

By far one of the best vidéo, Very good explication from very good fighter. Love your job bro

[@thatbroman6409]

I usually chiil in zone three , not because im tall, but because i have really long arms, as a Muay Thai kickboxer ill play the counter game , conserving my energy, until i need to use my boxing skills

[@peppers1758]

You guys are great teachers. Thumbs up

[@chucknorris202]

Im 6'0, and my primary sparring partner(these days) in Muay Thai is 6 foot 9 lol. Tallest guy I've ever seen, though I have more skill and experience than him, so I almost always "win"(well, as much as you can "win" in a sparring session, I land more and better shots nearly every single match, and defend far better, barely anything gets through in all our matches). Still he is learning how to use his reach, and even now his jab is deadly. And he picks apart some of the less skilled guys, who are shorter than me so he has an even bigger size advantage(hes not fat in the slightest bit, he's quite skinny actually, but he's very tall, tallest guy Ive ever met in person, and he happens to be one of my closer friends..most of my regular sparring partners become my closest friends, usually, and so it is with this guy thats 6'9). I focused on leg kicks as my primary damage dealer, and when I can I close the idstance to land hooks to body and head. With guys my own size I can use other strategies, but I gotta use everything I know about fighting super tall guys in order to win these matches. I have more fun vs guys my own size, like my coach even though he's more skilled than me and usually wins our matches, than I do vs a guy with a foot of height over me lol - and Im NOT exactly a short Man either. Drawing an attack from him, an then closing when his leg is coming down or he's retracting his fist is also another way I like to close the distance to begin my combos/begin attacking. Theres many ways. I block most of his punches, and check and try to offbalance him when he throws kicks at me(his kicks arent as good as they could be, at least not yet. He will be formidable indeed when he masters the teep).

[@MathisR412]

This ones a gem right here

[@radiabdelali4405]

You are moving like Vasyl Lomachenko 👌

[@willzamudio6569]

I’m having a boxing match with one of my friends for a $200 prize. He’s like 6’ and I’m 5’5. He’s a lot taller and bigger than me. We boxed before and I ended up rocking his ass with an overhand right straight to the mouth. He hit the floor like a sack of taters lmao. He says it was lucky, and it might have been. But this time he’ll be prepared. I’m definitely using stuff from this video, this time. It’s gonna be recorded also. I’ll update and maybe upload the video afterwards lol wish me luck😂

[@shane1068]

Will Zamudio Well, what happens Will was it lucky 😂

[@kevinriebe2797]

Great stuff guys, I’ve had a few small town barn boxing matches with no training. You guys are really teaching me some class! Keep it up thanks a lot!

[@dathao91]

Zone 2 is what i use whenever i know im gonna get lucky with my gf cause you know zone 4 is too much of a reach for me

[@quantumjourney1]

dathao91 Lol What?

[@nasiemrichardson]

😂😂

[@Gymthingz]

21 savage

[@fmaaa8322]

​@@Gymthingz 42 Snoop Dogg

[@arezcraft]

can't wait to try this out. my training partners are taller and shorter than me. so i gotta learn to control that range better,

[@HulkVahkiin]

Very useful tips.

[@Aztek2401]

Your videos are so helpful! Please keep it up, you guys are awesome.

[@heidisteegs1831]

Thanks Shane, very, very useful for me. I train Krav Maga and as a small female I often have to spar with much taller and stronger people. I am the typical underdog and your videos give me a lot of tools I can use. Super!!

[@ricodsanchez6792]

All the best heidi

[@ssjdon]

Yo thanks coach pj and Shane, this video helped my boxing a lot!

[@SURYAAkr1998]

Love this kind of content shane! More boxing tips

[@abzhz101handle9]

The "magnet" drill is something that the HEMA group that I go to does every class too, though the range changes based on what weapon we have that day. Nice to see it in unarmed as well.

[@ajshiro3957]

These zones i learned in karate. Pretty good tips SEhan.

[@munchies6882]

amazing vid thanks !

[@plynem3368]

Great video! Love tactics/strategy videos on Boxing. Thank you!

[@johnwoodhead5950]

Well done,another quality video

[@mieshatatesfartbox7155]

PJ has a helluva range

[@josephesto214]

today is my first amateur match, im the tall and my opponent is short. thanks shane!

[@yungcartiglobal3213]

How'd it go? Any tips for another tall brother?

[@michaelcamese5466]

Good stuff guys... I have 2 new drills to add to my routine... Great explanation as well

[@bongdacity5602]

Really good video bro.If you can do another video with more ways to get in range 2 as a shorter fighter it would really help me because i find it difficult to get in range too many times my oponnent has his left hand right in my face

[@suhasalameh2145]

Wonderful! Thank you guys verrrrrry much. Very very helpful!

[@kewljoi]

That s classic " Fight for underdogs "

[@mainamlimbu730]

i love fighing and benjamin franklin

[@BWater-yq3jx]

Think I'll be buying a resistance band tomorrow. That was cool.

[@diamondprince7554]

Frikkin love coach pj

[@terrystabletalk482]

Yo!! Are you still doing these videos and training? I am new to boxing and just discovered your videos. Love your work and tips 👌🔥

[@fighttips]

Yes sir!

[@Beast_editz-yk8qq]

Make a video about what to think about when being The taller fighter and walk into short People range

[@ShayanKhan-sn3zl]

Nice video man!

[@isaiahlongs122]

Hey Shane, big fan of fight tips , I’ve been watching for a long time but with all do respect Im almost sure the longest punch is the rear cross. Which seems counter intuitive because it’s in the rear but it actually should have an extra inch or two to follow through with because of that rotation .( when considering the average fight stance)

[@pandw8922]

Hi love your all vids

[@ryneagheilim9782]

Some tall people say: "Gauge the distance and use your reach in a fight." This could also be translated as; "I'm a coward, because I wanna poke you and run away from you the entire time and don't wanna fight you head on."

[@revod.288]

Actually, I realized that, the cross shoots longer with a full shoulder&hip turn

[@charliespencer9899]

Great video Shane as always. I learn so much whenever I am on your Chanel and it really aids my training so thank you. I defiantly think that you should have a sparing session with coach pj though - would be good to see some rounds. I also just found out that you follow one of my coaches on instagram - that’s so cool! :) xx

[@TheBobbyreece5]

Hey Shane! You should do a video showing a shorter fighter set up the overhand punch. Thanks man

[@ahmedhamoud1263]

Mr. Shane you are the best 💪💪👌👏👏

[@Jokerdzahy]

Amazing guys, thank you so much

[@adrianmcfarlane8112]

This was a really good vdo. I am 5'5", was sparing and actually dislocated my sholder throwing a right hook to the head, out of range , (or maybe he just slipped my punch.) Havent been back since Janurary but should be soon. Now I have an idea what to work on when I spar again. Thanks.

[@maruchocraftXD]

great video!! i was struggling to be close enough to a guy i was sparring with that is taller than me, i'll try using this in my next sparring session

[@MD-tx8se]

More videos like this please!

[@Leo.23232]

Great video, most of the time as a shorter fighter you are simply told "Get on the inside" but never told what to do once you get there. Based on what you said at the end, maybe you should do a video for inside fighting as a taller fighter and outside fighting as a shorter fighter.

[@johnnyboy-w3i]

well once you get on the inside the taller boxer is at a huge disadvantage just because the length of his arms

[@JamesDownes]

Thanks guys

[@fizziz_1035]

Can you do a kickboxing version of this?

[@ninthkaikan1544]

Fizziz _ Same principle but just with different techniques

[@bgboostedej1373]

U guys are the best thanks you...

[@CombatSportsNerd]

This maybe just me but I really don't get this concept. Trying to properly maintain range always just ends up backfiring on me. Which sucks because I'm one of the more sluggish guys in the gym

[@vetrik7301]

The question you gotta ask then is how do your opponents close the distance when you're using your full range. Are they stepping in right after you punch? Are you lunging /leaning with your punches? Are you missing a lot? Are you throwing enough punches? Are you punching as you move? Are you using your full range? You're right in that this video on its own isn't sufficient to maintain range, but there are more videos covering other issues that you may have. For example I found that I kept my elbows bent when I punched which shortened my range but also telegraphed my shot and once I practiced with the right form it became easier to keep my range because my opponent didn't have clues on when to step in and couldn't really reach me with their shots. What I'm saying is that range fighting is hard because your opponent will do anything they can to invade your range, so the better your technique/ more aware of your own form you are, the easier it'll be to control the ring. I hope this is making sense to you and helps a bit.

[@CombatSportsNerd]

@@vetrik7301 thanks man, that actually makes sense

[@CombatSportsNerd]

@@vetrik7301 got any video recommendations btw?

[@vetrik7301]

@@CombatSportsNerd sure mate, are there any things in particular you want to improve on or do you want general recommendations? Do you have any limitations on equipment /partners as well?

[@vetrik7301]

@@CombatSportsNerd hey I haven't really heard from you but a good place to start is here in terms of punching technique itself kzbin.info/www/bejne/gofMd4ZterKXn5Y

[@ThaRealCowboibishop]

Damn! How I been watchin these videos for years & am not subscribed? That’s my bad!

[@muhammadowais1445]

More videos for taller fighters please

[@jdevries404]

Very good vid!!!

[@Seekingtruth-mx3ur]

Too bad I can’t train and box like I used to because of a low back injury,it sucks.I wish I can apply this wealth of knowledge,but just knowing I can reinjure myself makes me hesitate.Nonetheless I still watch your videos when I can,theres tons of gems in them.

[@thatguygsanchez5318]

Great drills

[@AoiTheLaughingMan]

I've been doing that gazelle punch for years without knowing it had a name lmao