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BASIC STANCE GUARD POSITION
The boxing Stance or basic guard position is vitally important as every move whether it be offensive, defence or counter punching, is performed from this position.
 
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THE ORTHODOX STANCE
The main stance in boxing is the most common orthodox stance, or left hand and left foot forward.
Stand with the feet shoulder width apart.
Take a single step forward with the left foot approximately shoulder distance.
Back foot kept at a 45-degree angle.
Raise your heals off the ground, the rear foot should be about 3-4cm (1.5 inch) of the ground and the front foot 1-2cm (.75inch ) off the ground.
Distribute weight equally between the feet.
Keep the knees slightly bent.
Tuck your elbows into the side of your body
Raised your fists to cheekbone level, with left hand slightly out from your face. Approximately 10cm (3inches) at the cheekbone level.
Bring your left shoulder forward slightly, keep your chin down and look up.
The left shoulder should be slightly forward, with the right shoulder about 30- 40 degrees back, making the left hand slightly closer opponent.
Feet should be shoulder width apart and slightly more than shoulder distance back with your front foot pointing towards your opponent and your rear foot on a 45 degree angle forward.
 
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THE SOUTH PAW STANCE
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This stance in boxing the southpaw stance is less common than the orthodox stance around 5-10% of boxers box from this stance.
The stance is essentially the same as the orthodox stance with the right hand and right foot forward
Things to avoid when in the guard position
Dropping your hands.
Raising your head
Being flatfooted.
Legs to straight.
Holding your hands together or tapping your gloves together.
Elbows out, away from the body
All articles on this site are take from the book "Olympic style boxing" written by Richard Davis and are copyright©2006 and should be used as personal info only. |
