The TRU Art Of Boxing

  Slip and counter

    “In the slip and counter strategy, the goal is to slip (dodge) your opponent’s punch then return fire landing your counter before he gets his hand back in defensive position. When done correctly, you can cut down the timing and get into the small window of opportunity with his guard unexposed.

For an example: Your opponent throws his jab. With right timing you slip to your left while throwing the left uppercut (assuming you are both fighting in the orthodox stance) at the same time while he throws that jab you’re catching him with his arm extended and exposing his chin.

This can be done with different variations of counter punches whether slipping to the right or left.

It’s an art and you have to feel your opponent’s movements and sort of anticipate what he is going to do. It comes with time and practice along with many sparring sessions. In the beginning you want to start with the basic slip counter, master it, and add variations to it”

  The slip and counter strategy is a technique used in boxing to dodge an opponent’s punch and quickly return fire with a counterpunch before their guard can be re-established. This technique requires good timing, anticipation, and quick reflexes to be effective.

For example, if your opponent throws a jab, you can slip to your left while simultaneously throwing a left uppercut to catch them with their arm extended and their chin exposed.

The key to successfully executing the slip and counter strategy is to practice and master the basic technique before adding variations to it. By starting with the basics, a boxer can develop the timing, reflexes, and intuition needed to anticipate their opponent’s movements and react quickly with a counterpunch.

In addition, it’s important to be aware of the potential risks involved with the slip and counter strategy, as it can leave you vulnerable to counterattacks from your opponent if not executed correctly. Therefore, it’s important to practice this technique with a partner or coach and to gradually increase the difficulty and intensity of the drills over time.