Most trainers say to keep the rear foot planted and push off the ball when throwing a right hand, although they may vary the wording they're talking of essentially the same technique. Bas Rutten (MMA i know...), Jack Dempsey, Kenny Weldon, etc, all say the right straight derives its power in a straight line from the right foot.
On the other hand a lot of fighters throw their right cross while moving onto their left foot with their right foot gliding forward. Even Lennox Lewis, a fighter who built his career around his right cross/overhand, threw it this way.
As a fighter/trainer which method did you prefer or would you teach and why? Do you think one is superior to the other or simply better suited for different fighting styles?
For visual reference of what i'm talking about here's a Lewis highlight reel (right hands flying everywhere) and a training video breaking down the second type of cross (starts explaining it around 3:40) -
Lewis - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z9ZKAs2VMM
Instructional - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foT9yEmY3Ys
HULC - Most trainers say to keep the rear foot planted and push off the ball when throwing a right hand, although they may vary the wording they're talking of essentially the same technique. Bas Rutten (MMA i know...), Jack Dempsey, Kenny Weldon, etc, all say the right straight derives its power in a straight line from the right foot.Step in with your right foot pushing off the ball of you toes and plant that right in his face :)
On the other hand a lot of fighters throw their right cross while moving onto their left foot with their right foot gliding forward. Even Lennox Lewis, a fighter who built his career around his right cross/overhand, threw it this way.
As a fighter/trainer which method did you prefer or would you teach and why? Do you think one is superior to the other or simply better suited for different fighting styles?
For visual reference of what i'm talking about here's a Lewis highlight reel (right hands flying everywhere) and a training video breaking down the second type of cross (starts explaining it around 3:40) -
Lewis - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z9ZKAs2VMM
Instructional - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foT9yEmY3Ys
I was taught to (as a general rule) step on every punch so the 1-2 will start with the left foot moving forward with the jab and then the right foot moving up with the right hand.
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brich07 -HULC - Most trainers say to keep the rear foot planted and push off the ball when throwing a right hand, although they may vary the wording they're talking of essentially the same technique. Bas Rutten (MMA i know...), Jack Dempsey, Kenny Weldon, etc, all say the right straight derives its power in a straight line from the right foot.Step in with your right foot pushing off the ball of you toes and plant that right in his face :)
On the other hand a lot of fighters throw their right cross while moving onto their left foot with their right foot gliding forward. Even Lennox Lewis, a fighter who built his career around his right cross/overhand, threw it this way.
As a fighter/trainer which method did you prefer or would you teach and why? Do you think one is superior to the other or simply better suited for different fighting styles?
For visual reference of what i'm talking about here's a Lewis highlight reel (right hands flying everywhere) and a training video breaking down the second type of cross (starts explaining it around 3:40) -
Lewis - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z9ZKAs2VMM
Instructional - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foT9yEmY3Ys
So you're just repeating back to me what i said in the very first sentence?
Thanks i guess...
banco - I was taught to (as a general rule) step on every punch so the 1-2 will start with the left foot moving forward with the jab and then the right foot moving up with the right hand.
I was taught the exact opposite, that for straight punches all power comes from pushing off the back foot. What style of fighting did your gym prefer teaching, a very upright classical style perhaps?
I was taught the first method. But over the years i have noticed far too many people overreaching with their right and compromising their position and power