Boxing Techniques - Slipping Punches

www.myboxingcoach.com - 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.myboxingcoach.com/body-mov...

[@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. 😂😂💯💯

[@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

[@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!

[@claireparry448]

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

[@Economy872]

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

[@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.

[@erwinmamalumpongjr2671]

I grew up learning martial art from my late grandpa he encouraged me to join different seminars and training to develop my fighting for defense.. But when I started watching boxing videos, especially the fight of Manny Pacquiao and Nonito Donaire few years ago ( 2018 ) I literally love boxing by progress. Way back, I fought in street like The late Bruce Lee, but now I can 40% punch and slip like a true boxer.. hehehe as of now, I enjoyed watching tutorials from Sir Fran Sands and Precision striking . They have the best boxing guidance for a begginer like me.. I'm 25years old now :)

[@joesweetscience]

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

[@MrIssac1970]

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

[@myboxingcoach]

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

[@eliechallita]

Love this stuff! Too many coaches concentrate on blocking or parrying with the gloves, even counting on the glove size to protect their heads during slips or ducks, but that strategy goes to hell in an MMA fight. Glad to see some advice I can actually use :) Keep up the good work, coach

[@golfcoachhc]

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

[@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?

[@pilugrnvold342]

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

[@kalevraa]

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

[@blackbeltsecrets]

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

[@edwardjackson9138]

your way of teaching is the best in the world. I can set my stance very well. Thanks~~

[@myboxingcoach]

Wow, thank you very much. glad the videos help.

[@dabazlegend]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@omerfarukyuksel9051]

Specifically speaking for the outside slip, I've never seen such technique until I saw it at you. It seems different, feels different. But I will master this technique since it allows the defender to counter punch more efficiently as it remains waist lean. thanks for all the informative stuff you do.

[@Top5AutoRepairs]

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

[@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.

[@djguy100]

first time i watched your video. great positioning and technique

[@andrewc41]

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

[@myboxingcoach]

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

[@myboxingcoach]

Thanks very much. Glad you like it.

[@myboxingcoach]

Very well put. Thanks

[@myboxingcoach]

@cdawgRJ Thank you for the comment, it's really kind. I really hope that you enjoy your boxing and that you learn good stuff every day, and if the MyBoxingCoach videos help you along, then that's even better. Cheers

[@proudEaglescout08]

I love your videos. Even though I only did 2 years of tae kwon do and its alot different from boxing your tips are very helpful and interesting to know.

[@Homeruler99]

Thanks Fran. Your a great help. Take care.

[@myboxingcoach]

@AngelofHat Thanks for the comment. I can't really comment on whether a 'sweep' would be the end of a fight (I assume this is a kick boxing move and I'm a boxing coach.) On the other 'constant movement' point, I think that the slip along with ducking and 'rolling' all put together would constitute 'constant movement'. I'm demonstrating here a single skill element of 'slipping'. Putting all of this stuff together is the art form! Thanks very much for the comment and check out the site!

[@kihwanma]

Thanks! This is great stuff!

[@myboxingcoach]

@golfcoachhc no problem, glad you found it helpful.

[@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?

[@myboxingcoach]

Thanks, glad you like it.

[@myboxingcoach]

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

[@ClickToEnlarge]

Holy hell 'Ive been doing this wrong for waaayy to long! Also slipping just heads width is golden, thank you!

[@diondion7755]

This video really helped thank you

[@leocam2000]

técnica perfecta amigo!!!

[@myboxingcoach]

+leandro ariel celaya Gracias!!!

[@smzaccaria]

Great video man, thanks

[@myboxingcoach]

+smzaccaria You're welcome

[@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 !!!

[@PapaAV]

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

[@mmagymratreviews]

Nice video man!

[@bigarmcrouch]

Thanks for vids,great help.

[@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.

[@maximkott]

Great vid!

[@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!

[@breconmafia]

great video very clear

[@shagatron001]

great help, thanks!

[@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!

[@myboxingcoach]

@OMGitsHYUN Hey. It sounds like you might be rotating your hips without allowing the back leg to bend enough. Focus on that back leg to ensure that your head is taken to the right slightly. Hope this helps!

[@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.

[@myboxingcoach]

@eliechallita Excellent. Good that you are looking to adapt stuff.

[@myboxingcoach]

@dask8life Thanks mate. Thankfully the positive comments far outweigh the negative. Really grateful for your support!

[@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

[@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.

[@RizwanKhan-ji3ri]

great techniques man

[@myboxingcoach]

+Rizwan Khan Thanks Rizwan

[@myboxingcoach]

@Homeruler99 Good to hear from you again. I suppose the question is more about the alternative that you have been shown. When performed at competition speed, this slip is very fast, and there really isn't that much movement. This method also allows you to provide punching threat throughout. Minimizing movement is always good, so if you feel that your coach has shown you a method that is more effective when all of the benefits and risks are considered, then go with that. Thanks mate.

[@khakims]

TNx for your videos big bro

[@johanvanholland6074]

Very good lesson

[@Declanwalsh1]

great video thanks

[@MrDarj73]

very usseful, thanks!

[@myboxingcoach]

@slugfestdude Either really, you'll be able to counter just as effectively to the left or right, and ultimately making him miss is about making him pay. If I had to choose, it would be left as you can then counter the opening in the guard with a left hook. Hope this helps.

[@breakdancerQ]

good advice!

[@Luckyyshot]

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

[@YourTimeTraining]

Awesome!

[@rolandmalone5431]

gems of info....

[@myboxingcoach]

Thank you Roland, glad you like it

[@myboxingcoach]

@dabazlegend Cheers, nice of you to say.

[@myboxingcoach]

You're welcome Omar. Thanks for the comment.

[@myboxingcoach]

@170GMS Thank you!!!!

[@lindaducie4]

Really need to work on my slipping this helped!

[@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

[@myboxingcoach]

@seanbraasch Thank you, exactly what I was aiming for

[@ChicGla]

Thanks good video

[@myboxingcoach]

You're welcome. Thanks for the comment

[@bautistafidencio5]

thank you sir ...

[@myboxingcoach]

Hey Wishbone. Thanks for the comment. I;m sure you've made the right choice to stay in shape . Certainly hope that the videos give you a technical focus to help maintain the interest. Thanks pal.

[@myboxingcoach]

@jimmymckooel Great, glad they help.

[@westiti4]

simple but effective thanks

[@ronin4833]

u have awesome vids

[@myboxingcoach]

@MrIssac1970 Hey, TY for the comment!

[@myboxingcoach]

@robny91 Hi Rob. Really great that the vids help mate, and I hope that you've enjoyed the mobility drill vids on the site. keep working hard champ and you'll only get better. ;-)

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I've just now subscribed. iteresting "details"

[@benjaminge1000]

Nice !!

[@robertg305]

Beautiful

[@myboxingcoach]

@zinowor Balance actually felt OK. If adding small steps works for you and you feel able to throw shots while you're doing it, then it's all good. Thanks

[@santino2170]

Thanks for that tutorial

[@myboxingcoach]

@ImCalumHD Thank you, nice comment

[@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.

[@bradley4849]

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

[@myboxingcoach]

@Homeruler99 Hey mate. Think about where your weight has been distributed when slipping outside; the back leg. this means that you have extra leverage for your (orthodox) right hand. Try combining the slip with the right cross or the long range right hook (starting the shot at the point in the slip where you are across to your right.) ;-) It's all good!

[@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)

[@myboxingcoach]

@djguy100 Thanks, appreciated

[@myboxingcoach]

@Dangbang37 Well, maybe if I keep up with the practice... :-)

[@phoenixjohn5902]

Thank you mate ! 🇮🇪

[@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 ?

[@mrlocorio4291]

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

[@myboxingcoach]

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