How to Box in HD - The Right Cross/Straight Right
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Published 2011-04-13
As an orthodox boxer, the right cross is the straight shot that carries the power. The right cross very often follows on from the jab but can just as easily be thrown in isolation with the same results. The reason that the right cross carries power is due to the amount of rotation of the hips via drive from the legs. However, if the right cross is not thrown correctly, it leaves the boxer vulnerable to attack and can result in a significant reduction in the boxer's confidence in the shot, something I've witnessed regularly over the years.
In providing this demonstration of the right cross, I'm not saying that this is the only way to throw the punch. As with all of the demonstrations of punching on this site, the aim is to encourage you as a boxer to distinguish between punches, however subtle the differences. I am particularly referring to the similarities between the right cross and the long-range right hook, which in essence is a right cross which approaches the target along a slightly different (wider) angle.
The right cross is part of the 'bread and butter' of boxing. The ability to 'soften up' a target at long range makes the task of delivering a wider range of combinations (incorporating hooks and uppercuts) much easier.
All Comments (21)
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Seriously this coach has his form spot on. Great video.
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This is the best boxing tutorial site because: You get to see all the techniques taught in full view. Also the body and the legs and in all the different angles. Many vids show the angle they seem to look best or rather the upper-body only. I am a Newbie and missed this site because I went looking for fancy looking ones and got no answers. This is a very good school for boxing novices like myself. Thank you Fran Sands. God Bless.
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Never seen a better looking cross,perfect rotation,snap and form.
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This guy really comes across as one of those old school super effective, no-nonsense coaches that season their lessons with bits of priceless wordly wisdom and classic proverbs.
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Finally found why my right hand sucks Under rotation of the hips Massive thanks sparring has been really difficult with basically just the jab
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Absolutely Beautiful video! This brought back memories of practicing my mechanics in front of the mirror as a little kid & my trainer teaching....... For fans, notice how his chin NEVER comes across his lead knee - even though every ounce of his weight is behind that punch & he lengthens it by rotating - he Never reaches, his weight Never transfers from his back foot to his front foot..... Why does that matter? Watch the 13 second clip of Conor McGregor KO'ing Jose Aldo & notice the form of each man as they simultaneously throw "back hands" or power punches..... McGregor's form is perfect - just like the trainer on this video - from his balls to the top of his head is a Straight line...... Aldo's chin is almost a foot past his lead knee & his whole body is slanted like an angle b/c his form breaks down as he reaches..... It's the difference between having your hand raised in Victory or the Doctor, the Ref & your trainer waking you from a pleasant slumber in the center of the Ring / Octagon in front of thousands of people.....
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I wanted to share with you how helpful your videos continue to be as well as my gratitude for their role in my life. Thank you!!!
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This is more like it. Different p.o.v for accuracy. Clear and concise. Great form. Subscribed and liked.
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@Dan0101010101010 The first move is the push off the back foot. Hips cannot rotate in isolation, they need an initiator from something that is in contact with the floor; the foot. The sprinter is a good comparison. Just make sure that the front leg bends. Without this the hips won't be able to rotate. Hope this helps
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@ReapersFist Great stuff! Really glad to hear that it's helping in such an effective way!
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Videos always awesome and direct with great information and wisdom
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Great, no-nonsense, boxing coaching of the fundamentals. Thanks.
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@chaos777000 Slow things down (without hitting a bag). Focus on the push from the back foot and really aim for that acceleration. Also, try thinking about the last 6 inches of the journey of the punch. It's like the crack of a whip. Don't worry, it will come.
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Thank you so much Coach! Your form is perfect btw🙏
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@joetheazl See what you mean, but it really is more of a drive/thrust off the back foot. If you were pushing a car, would your foot twist/pivot to maximize your forward power or would is push forward of the ball? Thanks, hope this helps.
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@BadBookie515 Thank you, very nice comment. I'm really glad that the tips help you out. Boxing such a technical sport there's always little things that you can work on to add to your style. Thanks again.
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...another smashing video Fran!
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Wonderful explanation my friend, very clear.
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Excellent videos I’m a mma fighter with heavy punches but the technique you show has helped me tremendously love the boxing videos appreciate it coach 🥊
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@MalMaX93 Sorry for the delay in responding. I like to see the front foot stay at 45 degrees. As long as the front knee bends, then this will allow the rotation of the hips which is the important thing. If your front foot rotates (so that the heel travels counter clockwise) and your front foot points directly toward the opponent, then there'll be in increased chance of you over-balancing to your left as you throw the right hand. The same principle applies to the evasions. Hope this helps
