Drill 2 of 5
Draw the Counter Drill
Bait the counter and respond.
How to practice
- Partner plays the counterpuncher: they wait and counter everything you throw first.
- Show them a lazy-looking jab at half commitment - bait the counter without giving a real target.
- Slip or block their counter punch, then return your own counter before they reset.
- Drill 20 repetitions: bait, defend the counter, counter the counter.
- Finish live: you may only score on the second counter of the exchange, never the first punch.
Coaching cues
Stay balancedKeep guard/position safeMove with purposeReset cleanly
Common mistakes
- Rushing the drill
- Poor posture or guard
- No reset after the action
Video references
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