How to Throw a Snap Punch

[@超越上帝超越无限]

Thinking of your hands like whips was a biblical life-changing tip for me. Thanks again for all the free awesome tips.

[@najicarson140]

Can you elaborate

[@grtsmts953]

@@najicarson140 might be a bit late but here is what i think he meant. your hand is the end of the whip. Your feet are the handle If you relax and turn your feet. Your knees, hips shoulders and arm will follow. If you tighten up you lose power in those areas (for instance if you tense up your shoulders you get arm punches/pushing punches) When mcgreggor punches you can see how he whips his fist)

[@yousweetpotato1]

This is the best explanation of a snapping punch I’ve heard, from multiple coaches. I was putting extraneous energy into snapping the hand back. So your explanation of relaxing as soon as it lands, and letting it come back, is super helpful. And I didn’t understand that the advantage of snapping is in energy saving. And how to tell if ur pulling back too early. Such helpful nuances.

[@mackenziejamison2268]

Agreed I have 13 years of martial arts experience but wing chun focused on that an jeet kune do B. Lee created into a new art.

[@expertboxing]

2 snapping punch tips for you: 1) stay balanced 2) throw at half power

[@umabisht7875]

Half power means half rotation right?

[@caterdeal2792]

Good shit man

[@trevortimoko7512]

Can u explain what u mean by half power please

[@LifesPurpose_15]

@@umabisht7875 no it means don’t punch with full extense just pop and throw your punches sharo

[@MinhGiang1009]

Throw at half power for a faster, smoother, swifter punch? Thank you for this advice.

[@expertboxing]

Snapping punches take a lot of practice but it's oh, so worth it once you get the hang of it. Your world will change.

[@mrbest1981]

This guy is amazing. Such an accurate break down. When punching, the hand is loose and relaxed and doesn't tense up until the impact before it becomes loose again. This happens in a split second. Your body weight transfer initiates the thrust of the punch and loose and relaxed muscles are able get significantly more velocity therefore power, and return quicker to throw another punch or kick. That is the secret of an effective punch, also kick. Same dynamics apply to kicking. The hip and foot have to be ultra loose and relaxed for an effective kick, and you can snap your foot just the same.

[@ramiebashir9223]

You are the reason for my interest in boxing. U see boxing isn't a widly spread sport and so I had no way of knowing how great it is if i did not accedintaly bump into one of ur videos, and I gotta say that every second of every video u make is never wasted. And I don't have to be a boxer to practice boxing techniques like the snap punches. (Sorry for the long comment because I know that u r considerate enough to read them all and even reply)

[@expertboxing]

Thank you, Ramie!

[@qweqwe1324]

10 years later and this is still very informative and concise, thank you for the video my friend.

[@johnmarty2966]

Yeah, this guy's awesome! I just box for fitness, but I've been watching his videos for years and they really help me out!

[@HorsepowerDemonzX]

I have learned through constant practice that one important concept of "snap" is understanding the transfer of energy by using the hips. Snapping in my perspective requires 25% arm and 75% hips. The faster you rotate your hips to and from the target, the faster your punch will be exerted and returned. If you leave your hips in a stagnant position or drag them back into position after a punch, the return will become slower because youre using your arms and not your hips to re-position.

[@ericmoonchristopher8334]

Exactly well said 🤝

[@JinseixSeishi]

And if you drag back your hips before the punch lands it wont have any power What i also learned is that u must rotate the hips FIRST Thats how u avoid the pushing motion

[@ronthunders6124]

You have that perfect cross man!! Its a piston!!!

[@expertboxing]

Thanks!

[@rokmin8550]

You're 100% correct with this video, I was a big user of "push punches" when I first began boxing. I developed it by excessive use of the heavy bag and I liked wowing the newbies at the gym by "push punching" the bag all over the place. I think bags such as the cobra bag (which I didn't have) and the top/bottom bag teach you to develop the "snap" you need better than the heavy bag, unless you do it like you are doing here. Foreman was a big "push puncher" but he was just so strong he could get away with it, compared to say Shavers who had more snap to his punches. I call it "shock power" Before I retired I only got knocked down once (sorry shameless brag :) ) but it definitely wasn't from the hardest punch I ever got hit with, but it had lots of "shock power" and this guy was so good at not telegraphing his punches, it changed my opinion on punching. Great video!

[@expertboxing]

glad you finally decided on snap punching, it truly is the best!

[@JeffJanvier305]

mannn great video and great snap punches thats what im trying to work on now

[@AllahuAkbar-uh3gv]

Jeff Janvier ur punches are better now?

[@expertboxing]

Now here's a quick detail. You want to bounce a hard punch off the bag, not a soft punch off the bag. But nonethless let it bounce off the bag as hard and as relaxed as possible. Instant tension at the moment of impact. Great job, keep it up!

[@midairman]

This makes a lot of sense. I enjoy watching your videos; they pinpoint a lot of errors I didn't know I make while boxing (I'm sort of an autodidact). Going to try this out asap. Keep up the good work, your punch looks lethal from here!

[@RossKempOnYourMum01]

"Dent the bag" That's a really good cue actually. Stealing that.

[@zindoalbert]

Nice, I was struggling to understand what my coach meant and this video was very helpful, thanks for that! Puting speed of video at 0.25% and seeing when the muscles took action gave me a cool illustration/comparisson about energy efficiency

[@expertboxing]

Awesome!

[@deumevet]

so the key is smash and let it naturaly comes back right? so its like a rapid contraction relaxation, too much contraction makes the push effect i believe....

[@octaviakf]

This was a great video and its exactly what I'm working on now and its hard as crap with the off hand my power hand has it down. Thanks,

[@IrisCorven]

I just recently started learning Boxing a month or two back, after watching a documentary about Dempsey. I went from never liking sports, to finding something that focuses my mind on a goal and gives me a great exercise to help me keep on weight in the form of muscle. (I had lung issues, and dropped below 110lbs before I needed surgery - I'm now 143lbs.) I really appreciate all your videos, as they've given me a lot of pointers I'd never have gotten elsewhere in my town, because I can't find an amateur league, trainers, or even sparring partners here. (Everyone is super into MMA, no boxers.) So your videos and articles are really all I have as a trainer. Keep it up!

[@expertboxing]

Congratulations to you, man! Keep doing what you're doing and thanks for sharing your story.

[@ALMateria]

I found this to be a GREAT Video in your series.... Explains things simply and clearly....

[@Bflo23]

It makes so much sense. The combos are much faster and you bring your hands back faster for defense. It will definitely save stamina as well.

[@EminentPrime]

Thank you for your videos, I just decided to start exercising with a heaving bag after watching a rocky marathon... looked like great exercise. so i bought a good heavy bag and some gloves. Thanks for you videos, before watching this videos i was pushing the bag and did not have the proper technique. Thanks again and love the videos.

[@expertboxing]

Haha @ the Rocky movies. I'm always the same way. Thanks for the comment.

[@ΙΩΑΝΝΗΣΓΟΥΖΟΥΑΣΗΣ]

Hello. My name is John. I started boxing for couple of months now. Indeed i use to throw punches so tight and stiff as begginer as i am. But today after i read this article and watched this video i tested the snapping punches on my home heavy bag. Dude, immediately, i feel difference, So much faster, ever though little clumpsy and ugly punches as a begginer, but still much more faster, sharper, more precise and relaxed than before, when i hit with push punches so far.. Tnx i wlll work on snap punches to master it. tnx.

[@expertboxing]

So happy for you, John. I know the feeling! Good job figuring that out. It’s so hard for many people, especially when they’re so tempted to push.

[@ArcLucius]

wow, the relax and hit.. it`s seem easy when I watch this.. but when I try it, it`s really hard to do, I always forget to relax my arm after hit...

[@JoshuaSherer]

This lesson is so analogous to drumming! Many thanks!

[@DimeSingerSongwriterArtistxo]

you are a incredible teacher when explaining the detail of all boxing's aspects

[@MeruAileron]

Thank you Johnny, I just got done with my second session today and the heavy bag was swinging around like CRAZY. Not to mention I got breathless pretty fast as well. When my coach hit the bag, it barely even moved, but you could see the force that went inside it. I guess that's what he failed to tell me. "Let my fists bounce off the bag." I realise now that if I do that my arms absorb less force and it's channeled into the bag! You're awesome! ^___^

[@maliksikandermov]

I really like your videos and the advice you give. Soon i'll start boxing after i've recoverd from an injury and this gives me so much basic knowledge to start the lessons with. Instead of starting like a clueless beginner.

[@expertboxing]

Good technique helps. Good gloves helps. Not over-training also helps.

[@mrohida]

This is an excellent video and a great explanation of the "snapping" punch. For anyone doubting the power of a snapping punch just watch Tyson hit the heavy bag and it will becomes obvious. Thank you for posting this video.

[@CBP258]

You are far far far faster than I expected, so much speed and power. I wanna see a sparring video :)

[@expertboxing]

I release everything at the same time. But for people with slower feet, releasing the hips first can help. But the ultimate goal is to be able to make everything happen instanteously.

[@GuyFromTheSouth]

The best way to learn snapping punches is a double end bag!

[@expertboxing]

There are very few punchers like George Foreman. You have to see that he's an exception. But yes, you can use him as inspiration and punch just like him if you like. You're free to do whatever you want.

[@expertboxing]

I normally don't answer people when they disagree so strongly but I'll try with you. The goal is to release as much power as possible into the target. The problem with pushing punches is that you never release it. Snapping punches are more powerful & releases more energy into the opponent...although it may not seem that way to you because you're not pushing your hand all the way through. With good technique, your power will penetrate. You don't have to guide it all the way through.

[@Nyctalope2026]

Man, youre the best coach Ive seen on youtube...im starting my training next week. thanks for all the videos!

[@expertboxing]

Perhaps, I want to make a highlight video of all my favorite sparring footage but haven't gotten around to it yet.

[@pakistanzucks]

I just joined boxing few days ago , and my couch was telling me to snap my jabs, however he would show me real quick then walk away and tend to the other fighters etc, I was so confused I needed more examples and know how, so I said let's see if you tube can help me lol and yes thank you sir 👍

[@expertboxing]

Good job, keep doing it! It's good that you have awareness of when you push.

[@tdurden9532]

Very good explanation. Other KZbin boxers take note.

[@mmanatomyhayemaker203]

I read an article on your website. This is a complete objectification of what is the right boxing punch in principle, I have reviewed a huge amount of work on the bag of ordinary people and boxers, many can not hit as you say, this is really a very alien skill for people, so many people have a misunderstanding. But there is Canelo - he fully corresponds to what is written in the article. Everything down to the details. And he is top 1 p4p

[@northswole]

Nice job teaching how to throw a right telegraphed punch. Beautiful

[@expertboxing]

I'm exaggerating it as much as possible so everyone can get a chance to visualize the feeling that I'm trying to create. If I just threw the punch normally, it'd be harder for you guys to see the difference in technique and points of focus.

[@Crowvus]

+expertboxing Dont feed trolls.. Great video!

[@GJitzu]

+expertboxing you seem like a great guy but i dont know what makes you an expert. you are teaching punches without a gaurd? that is really a huge no no. ive trained in some great boxing gyms in mexico and my coaches woud laugh at this. i currently do mma at alliance just so u have an idea of my backround. your form should always have your gaurd up. when practicing and teaching because thats how bad habbits are created. its for your own good to take my feedback. id love to spar you btw. Cheers

[@une6two943]

+giovanni tiscareño make your own video

[@sicboxing4900]

But its just a demo, the punches can be done with your guard up (its not my way of punching tho). Many well known PRO boxers hit the bags with their hands down during practice, it doesnt mean they don't know what they're doing. The secret of punching fast and with snap is definately in the technique, the elite boxers have their own secret techniques.

[@rollingnay]

Been subscribing a while. So great to see you at 175k subs. You deserve it !

[@expertboxing]

Thanks, Scott!

[@tyson5741]

very good well rounded video and straight forward:) i love how you got right to the point.

[@drunkenmaster89467]

Thanks for the feedback. I understand the concept now... I noticed that people tell me the punches hurt more when i snap my punches...kind of like a sharp pain like a knife or sword poking holes in you...

[@nainoa2323]

I was never shown any love inside my mma gym for striking. Thanks for all your videos, they are powerful like a drug to me.

[@AlrightThen15]

I agree, pretty good vid. My striking has improved too. The best I have see on here is the Coach Rose guy. "fighters domain - boxing training" on you tube. Keeps his vids short and to the point

[@expertboxing]

I don't understand why you would say pro boxers are not the best to look at. Pro boxers are great examples of excellent punching technique. With that said, I do agree that pushing can be useful for body shots because you're shoving through organs. It's different for pro fighters and MMA guys because they have smaller gloves that can penetrate better. However snapping punches are still useful for body punches because of higher speed and also for amateurs where it's point scoring.

[@expertboxing]

The breathing technique is generally the same no matter what kind of strike you do. The reason why it sounds differently for people is because of how they shape their mouths during the exhalation. The mouthguard might hold the air differently because you're opening or closing your mouth/lips. Now opening your mouth and yelling "HA" like some traditional martial artists do is not going to work for boxing because your jaw can be broken.

[@expertboxing]

The thing is snapping punches require technique. So if you don't have the technique, then it will be easier to throw hard using pushing punches. Kind of like how it's easier for beginners to punch hard by swinging wildly than to shoot a short straight shot from the chin. Technique opens new doors for you, but only if you want it.

[@expertboxing]

It's going to be hard to explain to you since you've only been boxing for a month. But basically a punch has 2 parts, the tension and the release. If all you do is push your punches, you're only generating the first part of the power.

[@iioo187]

i love this video, very learning. Thank you.

[@psychkick666]

Thank you soooooo Much. You explain everything in boxing so well, down to small bodily movements. You give us a lot of incentive to follow exactly what you do. Unlike boxing trainers at the gym I go to, they don't explain anything unless you ask them.

[@damon123jones]

i used train in shotokan karate and was taught this truth ,good job

[@califilipino]

i wish i had you as a trainer man. im 15 and just starting and at my gym they just put me up against these experienced guys and expect you to improve that way.

[@expertboxing]

Awesome! You'll probably have a great jab from all that fencing.

[@FsrSagna]

great presentation, and execution your videos are better than paid help

[@kytrex]

Thanks again. Awhile back I made rookie mistake of pushing my punches on a heavy bag thinking they would be more powerful and ended up damaging my left wrist pretty bad. I wish I would've watched this video beforehand.

[@McCurleyFries]

I feel like this is the explanation I needed on relaxing benefits

[@thefightingfishtv4786]

What causes the snap is turning your punches at the end of your punch. When u throw ur punch at the full extension your Thumb be facing down and your elbow should be up aligned with your pinky, the contact should come on the first two knuckles (pointer and middle finger). Hope that helped

[@HeyGuyRelax666]

The way you explain this spot on 👌

[@expertboxing]

really glad you enjoyed this.

[@expertboxing]

The snapping punch would give you the fastest recovery time. A snapping punch would definitely return faster than a pushing punch, that's for sure.

[@expertboxing]

Try to see it as 2 separate techniques. And then later you'll learn to find the perfect middleground. I would say a great punch is 100% snap but this is very hard for beginners. They need some push to have power.

[@lionheart4445]

i like the fact that you always mixt CHI with boxing ! thank you !

[@mickysa8670]

that was a REALLY great tutorial, great reminders ! I trained for approximately 2 years, about 5 years ago and I'm interested again. I used to hurt my back (significantly) when i first started training (and hitting the bag) and it was because i made the mistake of "pushing" the bag (as you described). Your video was full of great reminders for a strong skill set in training, thank you ! going to look for a speed bag tutorial (made by you), hope to find one!

[@expertboxing]

I do have a video on speed bag. I hope it helps you. Thanks for the comment.

[@BJWFenix]

I I always thought of punches as being like a whip so there's a crack and a recoil it helped me develop the snap when I started even if its a slightly odd mental image.

[@malangamba]

no one could fully explain what a snap punch is. your video is THE BEST :P

[@ontariobuds]

Thank you, I thoroughly enjoyed this video. 🥊 🏆

[@expertboxing]

Relax the arm, make sure it comes straight out. Focus more on your elbow and shoulder than the fist. Try that.

[@ElmoStarIsInDaHouze]

damm i can feel ur chi when u snap ur punch :D

[@expertboxing]

I don't know the exact circumstance you're referring to, maybe he's referring to a specific moment, or he means that he's projecting ENERGY through his opponent, or that's how he explains the movement. But generally, Tyson is a snap puncher. There's videos of him throwing snap punches in training & fights. It's the de facto standard for boxing technique taught by just about every coach. Now you can still believe in push punches if you want, but they're not the standard for skilled fighters.

[@expertboxing]

YES! That's a good way of looking at it.

[@expertboxing]

Thank you for the kind words. 1988 is a longgggg time!

[@KaramAbdallah_]

I've been boxing for a year but i've been taking it seriously but i'm still nothing special but i dont have trouble in my form and footwork as much as it used to be . sometimes i used to feel discouraged but now im over that and i know that its just a process . it all comes with practice

[@expertboxing]

Flicking the wrist is one way of throwing a punch. Maybe good for flicking punches but not so good if you want more power...or at least want more support in order to throw with more power.

[@Phil_AKA_ThundyUK]

I was doing snap punches after watching this at my gym - well trying I'm a total beginner. Knock my brother off his feet when doing gloves and pads. Took him by surprise but still was quite impressed at the sheer "shock damage" it does compared to a push punch.

[@expertboxing]

Try it and see. Wrapping up properly would be a good idea.

[@dang2979]

Love your videos man, keep it up.

[@myicetime]

Thank you very much I'm a fencer and my coach said that I such take up boxing to help my fencing but thank you very much

[@advithvashist9889]

You are correct that the snapping punches do more damage but the reason for this lays in physics. The impulse applied to the other object is much greater if you change the velocity's direction instead of following through. This is because M(v-vinital)= impulse

[@ervinfowlkes8326]

Great vid, helped me out a ton!

[@expertboxing]

Thanks Katie

[@expertboxing]

Choose the sound that uses more of your stomach. Think of a deep-gut breathing. The sound can change depending on how you do it, how your teeth and lips are built, and how your mouthguard is shaped.

[@expertboxing]

Yes, it's supposed to be hard to do. Which is why many beginners stick to the whole pushing through concept.

[@expertboxing]

Everyone has their own reasons to employ their strategies. The easy answer is, you can do whatever you want as long as you know what you're doing and why you're doing it. So when is it safer to throw a right hand without slipping?...whenever you feel like there's no danger of a counter.

[@shaynewilliams4482]

it's the same concept as a thrust kick vs a snap kick. The thing about thrust kicks though is that it's exceptionally useful for controlling your opponents positioning and balance. while a "push punch" as he said may not have the necessary force to push someone down, let's say a side thrust kick that you always see bruce lee doing with the guy in the air, it's a different story, because the depending on the results, you can kick him into something i.e. a wall, off some stairs or a cliff, into something he might trip over like a garbage can or a cub, or you might just be trying to throw him off balance, and if you manage to yield extreme results like bruce lee, lift the guy off the ground completely lol

[@expertboxing]

A double-end bag is probably better for awareness but there's really no substitute for mittwork or sparring. You can't expect yourself to be comparable to someone who's doing the right training and you're only doing bagwork.

[@expertboxing]

He's a snap-puncher. You can see him snapping in shadowboxing and on the heavy bag and also on the focus mitts. He doesn't snapp ALL the time though.

[@kenneth.lim3390]

In Physics, Force = Mass X Acceleration. Damage done might have something to do with pressure which is Pressure = Force / Area (of fist). Since mass and area of the fist isn't within our control, the possible difference might lie in the acceleration of the fist.

[@h4786]

Great video. Very helpful. I've been doing the mitts for a few months now but I tend to do pushing punches when I hit the heavy bag. I'll apply what I've learned in this video right away. Thanks and more power!

[@expertboxing]

Try both and you will find the right depth of when to bounce/retract the punch.

[@expertboxing]

Probably because I'm demonstrating and offensive technique and not a defensive technique. It's funny to me when people ask me why my hands aren't up when I'm explaining something not related to defense. Were they expecting me to have good head movement and lateral footwork, too?

[@expertboxing]

Beginner fighters need beginner technique and with time they learn how to become more powerful with less effort. For beginner fighters, telling them to push through teaches them to use their entire body and committing more energy. Then with time, you show them where to hold back. A beginner being taught to hold back will likely have weaker punches. But also, good trainers can teach snap punches from day one.

[@Bill22941963]

thanks for the video, I learned a lot from it. Trying to correct my punching

[@tokageroh1988]

Your body mechanics are perfect. Great video!

[@AlrightThen15]

I agree, good vid. The best I have see on here is the southern national coach for golden gloves. He does a series called "fighters domain - boxing training" on you tube. Keeps his vids short and to the point.

[@COMB0RICO]

Thanks from Texas

[@sugarsaint]

thanks for watching? thank u for sharing !!

[@expertboxing]

Yes, pushing punches can be useful for pushing opponents off balance.

[@ztwntyn8]

well said, easy to understand.

[@expertboxing]

Snapping punches is the easier, more effective, more efficient way to punch. The older you are, the more useful a snapping punch would become. It's also easier on your joints and muscles. And yes, the reason why you're feeling so much backblast impact is because you're still connected to the target and trying to push it rather than releasing the energy.

[@tcevallos]

You are the best trainer/teacher! I mean that! Thanks for the videos!

[@expertboxing]

I'm only focusing on the snapping technique here...not the basic form and mechanics of punching technique. I'm throwing a little differently to help people VISUALIZE the snap.

[@dexterrik]

If you play 2:21 at 0.5 speed it's like if you were watching Walter Jr. throw some shit and punches at his own father.