The Perfect Boxing Jab - Precision is the Key!
The boxing jab is the boxer's most important punch
. The jab is a boxing technique that allows the boxer to control an opponent, be it on the attack or on the defensive. The jab provides a main method of commencing an attack and is consistently proven as a fight winner. Few things are more demoralising to an opponent as being continually popped in the face with a fast, accurate and well-timed jab. Following on from the boxing stance, the boxing jab is the single most important boxing technique to master.
Whilst we can talk about a fast and accurate jab, it's surprising how many boxers allow bad habits to creep in when throwing a jab. If the jab is thrown correctly it's a winner. On the other hand, if it is not deployed appropriately then it's a key chink in the armour' that will more often than not lead to a flattened nose and an abject feeling of defeat! Read on about the mechanics and common faults that occur with the jab. Click on this link to watch the associated
boxing techniques video on throwing the boxing jab.
THE MECHANICS OF THE BOXING JAB
The mechanics of the punch can be explained as follows:
From the boxing stance, the first action is a push from the front foot which in turn rotates the upper-body slightly so that the hips and shoulders will align with the opponent.
As the rotation is taking place, the lead arm is thrust out, ensuring that the lead arm elbow follows the same line as the fist i.e. there is no lateral movement of the elbow at all, whatsoever!
As the lead arm is moving towards the target it accelerates. As the fist approaches the target (having covered about 75% of the distance to the target) it rotates inwards, so that the palm is facing down towards the floor. At the last moment, the fist clenches and 'snaps' on to the target.
The fist returns along the same line as before, returning to the home' position as per the stance.
COMMON FAULTS WITH THE BOXING JAB
There are a number of common problems that can occur when throwing the jab:
There is an urge to try and hit too hard. The desire to throw the punch hard often results in the boxer's weight transferring to the front leg. This has the effect of impairing the balance and making you very vulnerable to counter-attack. Remember, the jab will often be thrown as the boxer moves forward, so throwing the weight onto the front leg is very high risk!
The punch is telegraphed', or tell-tale movement takes place before the punch begins it's journey. These movements are often the elbow lifting to the side or the fist dropping slightly, both of which are easily identifiable by an opponent.
The boxer allows the punch to become an upper-body movement. The rotation of the upper-body must be generated by the push from the front leg.
A good, reliable jab is worth it's weight in gold. I suspect that if you asked any competing boxer which hand he or she would rather do without, it would be the non-jabbing hand even though this is the physically stronger arm. I think that the trick is not to take the jab for granted. Use a mirror to ensure that none of the common faults are creeping into the shot. Once an opponent makes' your jab, then the chances of coming out on top at the end of the fight are minimal! Remember that you can click on this link to watch the associated
boxing techniques video on throwing the boxing jab.
The Perfect Boxing Jab - Precision is the Key!
By: Fran Sands
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