Mastering Defense: Advanced Slipping and Weaving Strategies to Evade Punches
- Bend at the knees for stability.
- Rotate the torso to align with the incoming punch.
- Keep your eyes on your opponent at all times.
- Maintain a balanced stance for quick recovery.
Direction | Body Movement | Punch Avoided |
|---|---|---|
Inside Slip | Slight bend at knees, rotate torso inward | Jabs, Straight Rights |
Outside Slip | Slight bend at knees, rotate torso outward | Hooks, Overhands |
Direction | Body Movement | Punch Avoided |
|---|---|---|
Inside Slip | Slight bend at knees, rotate torso inward | Jabs, Straight Rights |
Outside Slip | Slight bend at knees, rotate torso outward | Hooks, Overhands |
- Bend deeply at the knees for a lower center of gravity.
- Move your head laterally while ducking under the punch.
- Maintain a wide stance for stability and mobility.
- Coordinate weaving with footwork to create angles.
Technique | Purpose | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
Basic Weave | Evade hooks and looping punches | Maintains balance, creates counter-attack opportunities |
Lateral Weave | Creates angles while evading punches | Disrupts opponent's balance, improves offensive positioning |
Technique | Purpose | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
Basic Weave | Evade hooks and looping punches | Maintains balance, creates counter-attack opportunities |
Lateral Weave | Creates angles while evading punches | Disrupts opponent's balance, improves offensive positioning |
- Anticipate your opponent's punches and react accordingly.
- Transition smoothly between slips and weaves.
- Maintain balance and vision throughout the movement.
- Practice in sparring to develop reflexes and timing.
Scenario | Defensive Response | Counter-Attack |
|---|---|---|
Opponent throws a jab | Outside Slip | Overhand Right |
Opponent throws a hook | Deep Weave | Body Shot |
Scenario | Defensive Response | Counter-Attack |
|---|---|---|
Opponent throws a jab | Outside Slip | Overhand Right |
Opponent throws a hook | Deep Weave | Body Shot |
- Shuffle steps for quick lateral movement.
- Pivot steps to create angles and change direction.
- In-and-out movement to control distance.
- Maintaining a balanced stance for agility.
Drill | Purpose | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
Shadow Boxing | Improves footwork and coordination | Enhances fluidity and rhythm |
Cone Drills | Enhances agility and speed | Improves lateral movement and change of direction |
Drill | Purpose | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
Shadow Boxing | Improves footwork and coordination | Enhances fluidity and rhythm |
Cone Drills | Enhances agility and speed | Improves lateral movement and change of direction |
- Jab after slipping an opponent's jab.
- Hook to the body after weaving under a hook.
- Overhand right after slipping an opponent's straight right.
- Uppercut after weaving under a looping punch.
Defensive Move | Counter-Punch | Target Area |
|---|---|---|
Outside Slip | Overhand Right | Head |
Deep Weave | Body Shot | Body |
Defensive Move | Counter-Punch | Target Area |
|---|---|---|
Outside Slip | Overhand Right | Head |
Deep Weave | Body Shot | Body |
