Drill 5 of 5
Pressure Footwork Drill
Move forward intelligently without chasing.
How to practice
- Walk the ring taking small ground-gaining steps, keeping your stance and never crossing your feet.
- Partner retreats and circles; cut them off with lateral steps instead of chasing.
- Add the jab every second step - punch, step, punch, step, always closing the distance.
- Practice the pendulum step: rock in and out of range with your weight so they cannot time your entry.
- Finish with one round where you must touch them within 30 seconds of every clinch or 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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