Technique Tuesday: Stop Reaching and Start Landing Clean
Reaching is one of the fastest ways to lose balance and get countered.
If you’ve ever felt off-balance or missed punches by just a bit — you’re probably reaching.
Why Reaching Is a Problem
- You lose balance
- You expose your chin
- You can’t defend properly
- You get countered easily
How to Fix It
1. Step Before You Punch
Feet first, then hands.
2. Stay Under Your Body
Don’t lean forward — move your feet.
3. Use the Jab to Measure
Find your range before committing.
4. Accept When You’re Out of Range
Reset instead of forcing it.
Drill
Shadowbox focusing on:
Step → Punch → Reset
Final Thoughts
Clean boxing is controlled boxing.
Train smart,
Coach Brock
If you want help developing control in your boxing, we offer 3-session personal training trials where we break down pacing, movement, and ring awareness.
