Update: i have been working on 'stick and move' with a coach, as I am not really intent on staying in the pocket
Good partner drills I have been practicing:
- You advance quickly towards your partner and throw a jab (or a 1-2) at maximum range and he tries to throw back. You either move backwards quicker than he can punch back, pivot to the left and slide out, or pivot the right and slide out
- do the same but with various combos to your liking, like throwing a turning hook or throwing an uppercut after the pivot
- do the same but your partner will sometimes come out punching to meet you, he will react in random ways of his choosing.
- advance towards the heavy bag and attempt to throw a combo at max range and move away. Your partner will stand behind the heavy bag and randomly throw the heavy bag towards you at various speeds as you advance, to simulate an opponent (who isn't just going to stand there) and you will need to throw your combo at different distances
- Any of the drills above combined with body punching and changing levels
A couple of the pro fighters at my gym demonstrated in-out/stick and move to me and man, the kind of speed they can "get the fuck out" after throwing a combo is AMAZING! I'm definately going to have work on my leg strength and get those explosive calves to propel myself and dance around
