Drill 5 of 5
Closing Distance Against a Kicker
Stop staying at kicking range.
How to practice
- Start at kicking range while the partner controls distance with teeps and low kicks.
- Time their weight shift and step in behind your jab before the kick comes.
- Second entry: draw the kick with a feint, then step in as their leg returns to the floor.
- Third entry: parry the kick across your body and step in on the same motion.
- Finish with rounds where you must be inside punching range within 20 seconds of every reset.
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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