Lesson 5 of 8 · 6 min
The pivot
After this lesson: Turn off the line on your front foot instead of backing straight up.
Lead hand and footRear hand and footDrag an animation to turn it · tap a cue to jump to it
When an opponent comes forward, the easy answer is to step straight back. But every step they take is as big as yours, so straight back only walks you into the ropes, still on the line their punches travel along.
The pivot takes you off that line without giving up any ground.
Pivot off the line, don't back into the ropes
Animation: red glove is the lead hand, blue glove is the rear hand.
The pivot
- Turn on the ball of your front foot: it stays where it is.
- Swing your back foot round in an arc.
- The whole stance turns with it, to face where the opponent now is.
- Hands up and chin down as you turn: you're still in range.
- Learn it both ways; turning away from the opponent's power hand is usually the safer one.
Pivots, both ways
Animation: red glove is the lead hand, blue glove is the rear hand.
Try it
Step back and pivot
- Step back, pivot. Step back, pivot. Slowly at first.
- Then follow the calls.
- Keep your hands up through every turn.
3 rounds · 1.5 min work · 30 s rest. Clear some space and turn the sound on.
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Moves will be called here
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