The Over hand right is not a common punch in Olympic style boxing but at times a very effective one, especially for a short boxer against a taller opponent. Its name misrepresents this punch a little as the punch, if performed correctly is a tight punch that does not swing at all. The punch is very powerful and fairly safe from counter attack. The punch is best if it is set up with a jab or short left or used as a counter punch.
To Perform This Punch
1. From your boxing stance and throw right hand straight from the guard position 2. As your fist leaves the shoulder position drop the left shoulder and your body at the waist, moving your head down and a little to the left. 3. As your body moves down your fist stays up and towards your target. 4. Use the power from your mid section as you bent over to deliver the knock out power of this punch.
Short jab to set up the punch As the jab comes back start to throw the cross
As the cross is thrown moving your head down and a little to the left
As your body moves down your fist stays up and towards your target
This punch is not practiced a lot in the gym because it is hard to control the power of the punch during sparring and coaches may avoid it as to stop injury.
The best way to execute this punch is by setting it up with a jab, you would throw a couple of light jabs and on the third jab as it is half way towards your opponent. Drop your left shoulder down with the waist and bring your right hand through to contact your target.
Once the punch has been thrown bring the left and right hands back to the jaw, ready to hook or uppercut with the left.
Things to avoid while performing the over hand-right.
1. Don't drop your head to low, always keep your eyes on your opponent. 2. Don't use the punch to often.
