Things You'll Need:
- Boxing gloves
- <br>Hand wraps
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Step 1
Get into your fighting stance. Your feet should be shoulder width apart and you should be in a sideways stance. Both of your arms should be bent with your hands in fists and in front of your face. They should not be too high, blocking your vision and leaving your mid-section vulnerable. They shouldn't be too low either, exposing your face. You should be able to see over the top of your knuckles. Your knees should also be slightly bent. If you are right-handed, your right foot is in the back; if you are a lefty, your left foot is in the back.
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Step 2
Turn your hips and shoulders while extending your punch. The power of the cross will come from the turning of your waist and hips, not from your arms. Turn your hips and shoulders and follow through with the punch. The cross is the punch that comes from the rear arm. It will "cross" your body. The hand in front throws the jab.
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Step 3
Extend your back "cross" arm out as you turn. As your hips and shoulders turn, extend your arm and turn your fist so it is palm down. Make sure that your other hand remains in a guard position. You always want to have one hand protecting your face.
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Step 4
After the cross punch, bring the arm back and return to your beginning fighting stance. Keep your hands up and be prepared to throw another cross.
