How to Get Into a Basic Boxing Stance

If you're a beginning boxer and don't quite know how to position yourself in front of a target, learn this basic boxing stance. It will allow you to throw punches and defend against them.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Boxing Trunks
• Boxing Gloves
• Boxing Hand Wraps
• Boxing Mouthpieces

1. Position yourself sideways toward the target, so that you lead with the shoulder opposite that of your strong punching hand. If you're a right-handed boxer, point your left shoulder toward the target.

2. Keep your feet apart at shoulder-width, and, if you're right-handed, take a step forward with your left foot.

3. Line up the heel of your lead foot with the toes of your other foot.

4. Turn both feet at a 45-degree angle to your target.

5. Bend your knees and hips slightly, keeping your back fairly straight.

6. Lift your back heel off the floor, no more than 3 inches. Your body should be balanced in this stance, and you shouldn't stagger if pushed in any direction.

7. Bring your elbows close to your sides and raise your forearms.

8. Protect the main portion of your torso by keeping your forearms in front of you. Hold your arms firmly upright, but relaxed.

9. Lean your head slightly forward.

10. Keep your hands at chin or cheek level.

11. Turn your palms inward.

Tips & Warnings

• Try not to tense up in your stance. In this position, you should be able to move in any direction without stumbling.
• Boxing is an inherently dangerous activity that can result in serious injury or death. We recommend that you seek proper training and equipment before attempting this activity.

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on 7/5/2006 When you punch someone it should done with your index and middle finger knuckles. This inflicts more pain and does less damage to you. If you have scratches or bruising on your pinky knuckles, re-adjust the way you hit.

on 11/22/2005 Also, you have too turn your feet with your punches. When you cross (puch with back hand) you must lean in with your back footand bend your knee. This generates so much more power because it uses your weight for force.

And as stated before, make sure to stay loose. Don't get tense.

on 11/22/2005 The wider your stance is, the more power you'll be able to generate. The narrower your stance, the quicker you will be. The best way is to combine the two; Open up your stance when going in for the kill to generate max power, then shoot back to a narrow stance so you can evade any defense from your opponent.