Boxing Techniques - Slipping Punches

www.myboxingcoa... - Boxing How To Video Guide - Alongside the video, I want to outline some of the benefits of slipping punches. Slipping punches is one of those boxing techniques that offers a world of opportunity in terms of capitalizing on the openings created. By definition, when you as a boxer successfully slip a shot, you are within range to land any of a battery of your own shots. By continually slipping punches, ducking punches and rolling (or bobbing and weaving) during a boxing match, it has the effect of making it very difficult for an opponent to target your head and also acts as a feint or diversion, which applies a constant level of pressure to the opponent during the contest.
It would be easy to consider slipping punches to be a reaction to a shot, as opposed to a proactive measure to control an opponent. It's very unwise to wait for a shot to come in order to effectively slip it. Unless your opponent has ludicrously slow hand speed, then the laws of physics are very much against you! Slipping punches should be used in conjunction with other skill elements, this approach will maximise the successes generated.
When referring to slipping punches, I talk about slipping 'inside' and slipping 'outside'. Slipping inside means that the body is shifted to the left of an oncoming straight shot (slips are a most effective defense against straight punches and uppercuts, although because of the slight drop in head height slips also offer some protection against hooks). Conversely, we consider slipping 'outside' to be shifting the body to the right of an oncoming jab. For more information, visit www.myboxingcoa...

[@imperialdrift541]

Wow this was the best slipping tutorial you really went in depth with it

[@myboxingcoach]

+Imperial Drift Glad it helped, thanks for the comment

[@geoffnickles4527]

Thanks Fran. This is a very informative video and I have found it to be very useful. No more bending from the waist for me!

[@myboxingcoach]

Geoff Nickles Good stuff Geoff, cheers

[@Notthebrightestbulb]

Been Boxing for 10+ years and you managed to point out two fatal flaws I have been committing in a 4 min video. Thanks for the video!

[@myboxingcoach]

+Brian Leonard Glad it helped Brian, thanks for the feedback

[@rpgtalkout8793]

I know its years old but what specific things did you work out with this video?

[@DonHUNDO]

@@rpgtalkout8793 pivoting at the feet and bending the knees

[@BlackyListon]

Right bro same here, got 3 gg titles with TERRIBLE SLIPPING and overall mechanics. Didn’t realize how athletic i was until i started watching his videos. Mane I was just an athlete with decent power. 😂😂💯💯

[@myboxingcoach]

You are very welcome, thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@myboxingcoach]

You've hit the nail on the head there. Provides piles of leverage for a nice hook

[@cdawgRJ]

This is the first time I watch your video. I just started boxing and I have a coach once a week. I am totally going to watch all of your videos to make me a better boxer. I loved the explanation and details given in your video. I thank people like you who are able to not only teach but show respect for the sport. In addition, I have noticed that you have replied to many comments posted on your videos and to me that shows respect for your followers and that you care about them. Keep it up!

[@ImCalumHD]

I started boxing at the beginning of June (this year, 2011) and I have a coach, but after my session at the gym I always like to come home and watch your videos about what I covered in my session. I find your videos extremely helpful and I really improved because of them! Thanks for that. :)

[@Lumity-23]

You still boxing?

[@Economy872]

Amazing video ! I just watched it ten years later it was posted, but I learned so much !

[@MrDertertex]

Hi, I´m from Mexico, I´m a begginer in this sport, I used to practiced taekwondo and there´s a big diference between boxing. Your videos are very helpful because I can practice in my home, not only in the gym, thanks for your support.

[@blackbeltsecrets]

Great stuff, this is something missed out by too many martial artists

[@claireparry448]

Excellent breakdown. I really appreciated how you showed the technique from different angles, which makes it much easier to learn from

[@Top5AutoRepairs]

Good slip technique. Best one I've seen so far.

[@LauraTeAhoWhite]

I always think to myself: sit, don't lean. Slipping as in transferring the weight is more of a sitting motion than a leaning over motion. This is a great video!

[@MrIssac1970]

I would like to thank coach on a outstanding demo on the techniques of boxing I look forward to any new videos.

[@kalevraa]

nicely done -- clear, simple, logical, coherent, and practical.

[@TimbapaEllegua]

Thank for taking the time to illustrate the anatomy of a slip. I been doing it wrong, I left me vulnerable and unbalanced.

[@myboxingcoach]

TimbapaEllegua Glad it helps, and it's a wonderful move when got right.

[@andrewc41]

Another great video, nice explanation. I was leaning out the way and not using my legs. Thanks!

[@pilugrnvold342]

Learning a lot from your videos, thanks! Cheers from Greenland.

[@myboxingcoach]

You're welcome. Thanks for the comment

[@ljnum2]

This is a very good video! those slips are very effective when used appropiately. I have noticed that most fighters last throughout their career and beyond by following the proper techniques..Those who "sho-boat" so to speak, end up feeling the after affects!

[@joesweetscience]

Nice technique I often forget to teach. Thanks, and I've already subscribed to myboxingcoach. Joe

[@danelobe2524]

boxed sense 1983, didn't know that pivot's with the hips..... that's way smoother and faster..... another awesome tip from you guys !!!

[@leocam2000]

técnica perfecta amigo!!!

[@myboxingcoach]

+leandro ariel celaya Gracias!!!

[@ClusterBombed01]

thanks for the video, I will put these to good practice in my next sparring session

[@dabazlegend]

Yea your tips are really good for beginners like me. Really enjoy watching your vids coach.

[@leatherneck5050]

Nice form, technique and movement, learned a lot from the video. Thank You.

[@ignaciot666]

Great video series! Slip rotation makes a lot more sense to me now. Thanks for putting these up.

[@myboxingcoach]

You're welcome Omar. Thanks for the comment.

[@myboxingcoach]

Thank you. I hope that now it's 2 weeks later that you've managed to put it to good use. We can all do with getting hit less. :o)

[@rolandmalone5431]

gems of info....

[@myboxingcoach]

Thank you Roland, glad you like it

[@tamw1992]

nice vid mate, very well explained, even demonstrating it in the mirror made me feel more confident in slipping and it made my balance better, cheers

[@myboxingcoach]

Thanks very much. Glad you like it.

[@PapaAV]

Thanks a lot this video made me better at slipping and being able to counter with some good shots !!

[@AD4ELS]

Thank you for that, I am going to use it on my next training session. :)

[@myboxingcoach]

Edithx You're most welcome, glad it helps.

[@djguy100]

first time i watched your video. great positioning and technique

[@Exotic808]

Thanks for your time. I train alone and believe me, before I saw this vid I didn't know how wrong I was doing the punches.

[@diondion7755]

This video really helped thank you

[@golfcoachhc]

Coach, can you make a video showing how to take punches to the head ? How to roll with the punch when it targets the head ?

[@myboxingcoach]

@MrDertertex Great that you find the videos helpful my Mexican friend. I wish you only good things in your road to become a boxer.

[@johanvanholland6074]

Very good lesson

[@RizwanKhan-ji3ri]

great techniques man

[@myboxingcoach]

+Rizwan Khan Thanks Rizwan

[@CrowdPleeza]

You were demonstrating slipping while staying in one place. I'd like to see a demonstration of this while moving around with a real opponent.

[@mrlocorio4291]

Cool, thanks I haven't had any lessons but I was waist moving

[@myboxingcoach]

+Mr Locorio Yep...give the legs a go

[@Homeruler99]

Thanks Fran. Your a great help. Take care.

[@runhorun]

thanks for the tips of economical movement. This proves that less is more.

[@golfcoachhc]

Great instructions, man !!! Thanks for explaining in so much detail.

[@ImCalumHD]

@myboxingcoach Very good point. So if I improve my technique, and focus mainly on that, then I will improve my ability to land my punchs and get out of the way of the incoming strikes with time. Great advice. Thanks once again.

[@zinowor]

Nice technique, except I think you should add small steps to your slips to maintain balance.

[@shadowgrail]

Prepare yourself. Always good to be prepared.

[@luilun]

I taught my nephew this Tyson slipping from day one they just get better every day you just start off slow than you speed it up as he advances. He won Ringside world title, Desert Show Down, National PAL Jr Olympic National Champion and was About to win the National Golden Gloves when he dislocated his shoulder. Hector Luna can be seen on KZbin. He would have beat Raushee Warren and Joesph Diaz had he not had the injury in 2009 all these titles were accomplish with 48 Amateur bouts

[@Luckyyshot]

great vid... really exited to try it at boxing practice at monday :P

[@lindaducie4]

Really need to work on my slipping this helped!

[@utvara1]

tyson's camp decided those slips were not the proper way to move so they introduced the slip bag which he used for very different way of slipping shots. he used that tehnique of slipping to a great sucess

[@enochbrown8178]

To be honest, when I watch a boxing match, I rarely see boxers slipping punches. It's like they were never taught how to do it. Most will just put up their gloves and absorb the punch, if they're lucky. I wonder, "What the hell, weren't they taught how to slip a punch or what?" What do you have to say about this? I actually love your coaching.

[@breconmafia]

great video very clear

[@shagatron001]

great help, thanks!

[@bradley4849]

where do you train u seem like a feally good coach great demonstration

[@Flowerboy.flores]

Damn, this is great. I've been bending my waist this entire time.

[@westiti4]

simple but effective thanks

[@LIKWITCREW1]

good tips,,, non lazy tips,,,good old school ways

[@robny91]

@myboxingcoach i must thank you very much i also subscribed to your site thnx for the tips i can already feel the work out of my knees when i was doing it. it also helped my bullying problem at school :) 2 bad your in Europe i would love to be your student

[@dreday3stacks1]

once again i was a lazy boxer. i feel the leverage.i jus cant wait to get it to the point i can be loose with it like muhammid ali..can you make a vid helping me become more of a speed and elusive fighter like ali

[@myboxingcoach]

Great, good luck with it. repetition always works.

[@myboxingcoach]

@MrDJKushman It varies. If you are a competing boxer then you should run in cycles. Early in your training program, longer, slower runs. As you move through your training program and closer to optimal fight fitness, shorter, faster runs with lots of sprint work are the order of the day. Hope this helps

[@Frip36]

What accent is that, Midlands? Great video.

[@myboxingcoach]

+Captain Sunday That's a Liverpool accent Cap'n :-)

[@YourTimeTraining]

Awesome!

[@jojo59067]

This is a perfect counter !

[@bigarmcrouch]

Thanks for vids,great help.

[@myboxingcoach]

You're welcome, thank you.

[@youssefelhajjami7276]

Thank you mister fran

[@santino2170]

Thanks for that tutorial

[@robertg305]

Beautiful

[@euls0n]

This is a great video, helped me alot! Are there any other videos where you are showing like basic punch combinations and other pure basic moves from boxing?

[@Declanwalsh1]

great video thanks

[@bautistafidencio5]

thank you sir ...

[@MrDarj73]

very usseful, thanks!

[@smoovemillions]

@yeasayer if you slip inside of a jab, you are vunerable to a right hand. if you slip outside you are safe. but slipping inside can offer alot of counter punching choices. outside slips are better especially if you have a nice jab. but for example tyson would inside slip alot to get in side and follow up with a 1-2-3, and other combos. i do both

[@myboxingcoach]

@golfcoachhc no problem, glad you found it helpful.

[@luilun]

Actually genius when you put your weight on your leg and than punch you have more power with your punch if anyone doubts me just try putting weight on your front leg than throw a left hook

[@josechavarria8498]

I've just now subscribed. iteresting "details"

[@phoenixjohn5902]

Thank you mate ! 🇮🇪

[@myboxingcoach]

Don't wait for the punch to slip it, keep slipping, ducking and rolling and the punches will land less! Keep practising and thanks for the comment.

[@banzayLeb]

I have got hit badly in sparring today, and my plan is to master this slipping technique as it looks very good defence and you can even use it to prepare for a good attack. I am really angry as I got punched really badly but I was so slow to slip it, I think reputation is going to make me faster in this??? I will train every day early morning slipping until I am happy about it.

[@khakims]

TNx for your videos big bro

[@mmagymratreviews]

Nice video man!

[@lalo1990lalo]

I'm going to try your moves out , Ill let you know how it goes.

[@maximkott]

Great vid!

[@adildanit3603]

Good coach

[@myboxingcoach]

Thank you

[@ChicGla]

Thanks good video

[@yeasayer]

Is there some kind of general rule about slipping inside when your opponent throws a straight and slipping outside when it is a jab? Or, if there isn't, then how do you know which way it is best to go (other than avoiding the shot, obviously)?

[@heavyfists8839]

The stance is two narrow too slip punches, balance is the key without it you'll be assured to loose. So widen your stance by a couple of inches check out freddie roach's lesson!

[@DrLawZ]

Great video i learned something from it !! but i have a question: when someone throws a jab or a cross at me(even hooks) i tend not only to move my body but i actually make a little step, is it a bad habit? because i get a lot more stable that way. its not a big step, when i slip to the left it tend to be a 15cm step with my left foot to the left. and when its with my right foot it tend to be a 15cm step to the right.

[@wstage]

So many guys slip while dropping the hand!! A lot of pros. I'm sure they have that attitude where they assume a punch won't land at that moment. Head movement has to be the toughest skill to master. Would you try to master inside and outside slips before rolling?

[@myboxingcoach]

+William Stage Good points William. Yes I would seek to master slipping first for 2 reasons 1) they are less complex and 2) the slip is actually the 1st part of the roll, so once you master it you've half-mastered the roll...if that makes sense?

[@MrDJKushman]

okay i have a question please find the time to reply i need to know when the pro boxers like mayweather run 8 miles how long do they run for when they are covering the 8 miles a hour?

[@myboxingcoach]

@ImCalumHD Thank you, nice comment

[@myboxingcoach]

@runhorun You're right, more often than not less is indeed more! Glad you enjoyed ;)

[@ronnysudiono315]

It is very good instruction and explaination.... but actually I'm looking for slipping instructions for KARATE, of course full contact (Kyokushin). So, the punches goes to the CHEST, STOMACH, or KIDNEY not to the HEAD, can you cover that, too?

[@myboxingcoach]

I would be inclined to push away (and then back to attack) from those type of shots Ronny. Hand blocks and parries also.

[@benjaminge1000]

Nice !!

[@ThiagoIndioAraujo]

this is great! a very nice move! and I love your accent. have ever watched an anime called Hajime no Ippo? is all about boxing and they showed something like that in a episode.

[@ronin4833]

u have awesome vids