[Grey Kid]

Question regarding the push off with the back foot in a jab.

Should I be pivoting on the ball of my rear foot when throwing a jab, in the opposite direction of a cross (i.e the back heel moves clockwise in an orthodox stance, rather than pivoting anti-clockwise)

Or should it just be a flat out small push?

Thakns in advance for any input.

[mvisit1]

Flat out small push.

[Guards]

Push flat out small.

[Cardio]

Kabuki?

My backfoot depends on the type of jab I'm throwing, my position, and opponents position.

Stiff or standard jab, I'll push off by back foot for power, or step & glide forward by pushing off the backfoot. No rotation normally.

Floating jab or jab off a "catch" will be a little more springy on the backfoot. Backfoot is loaded slightly differently but still no rotation.

For flikr jabs, I'm usually positioning my feet for a better punch, so the backfoot depends on what punch I'm setting up.

If I'm circling and jabbing I'll usually rotate the backfoot into the jab.

Likewise if I coming off a right cross I'll snap and twist backfoot into the jab like u mentioned.

So it depends on the situation.

[millasur]

I dont rotate the rear foot at all when jabbing, but if I need a bit more power I try to push off more on my rear foot when 'stepping in' the front foot for the jab. Sometimes when I'm tired I tend to arm punch the jab, so I've been trying to work on snapping of the hips to make sure it shoots out rather than 'paws' lol. I'm sure the definitive answer will come shortly ...

[GunnyHighway]

No Pivot, just a straight push, like a shot put, your using the floor push for power, getting your weight into, their are different kind of jabs, a fast quick jab to keep your opponent off balance and a power jab for the KO.

[GunnyHighway]

No Pivot, just a straight push, like a shot put, your using the floor push for power, getting your weight into, their are different kind of jabs, a fast quick jab to keep your opponent off balance and a power jab for the KO.

[GunnyHighway]

No Pivot, just a straight push, like a shot put, your using the floor push for power, getting your weight into, their are different kind of jabs, a fast quick jab to keep your opponent off balance and a power jab for the KO.

[roadwarrior357]

I don't pivot when I throw a jab. My foot is already turned at about a 45* angle I just lift up onto the ball of my foot, push off and turn into the power jab. My foot doesn't rotate any more than it is though.

[Never_Back_Down]

Originally Posted by mvisit1

Flat out small push.

i agree, but when doing pad work or sparring, find your range and step in with your front foot the jab, then slide your rear foot

dont step in too much, or you can get counter like judah uppercut on miguel