Boxing · Pad work · Punching · Blocks & evasion

Jab-cross on the mitts

Jab, cross, and jab-cross on focus mitts; the holder adds a slow counter to slip.

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Time
10 min
Players
2–30
Age
U8+
Area
Gym floor
Equipment
focus mittsgloves

Setup

  1. Pairs, one on the mitts, one gloved up.

How it runs

  1. Ten jabs, ten crosses, ten jab-crosses.
  2. Holder throws a slow hook after each jab-cross; boxer slips it.
  3. Swap after 2 minutes; three rounds.

Coaching points

  • Jab: turn the fist, snap back.
  • Cross: rotate the back foot and the hips.
  • Slip from the knees, eyes on the holder.

Common mistakes

  • Loading up on the jab.
  • Slipping by bending at the waist.

Say it: “Snap, rotate, slip.”

Make it harder

  • Holder calls random numbers.
  • Add a hook after the slip.

Make it easier

  • No slip.
  • Slower tempo.

Reviewed by the Sportdify coaching team.

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