TECHNIQUE: JAB

 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

1. Maintain a closed but loose fist until a split second before impact. A loose fist will travel faster than a tight fist will. 

2. Rotate your fist inwards as the punch accelerates. 

3. Strike your target with the top knuckle and the top middle knuckle on your hand. These two knuckles are the strongest knuckles of your fist.

4. Keep your non-jabbing hand up and open to protect your face from counter attacks at all times. 

5. Don’t jab at the target. Jab through the target.

6. Don’t overcommit the jab. If your head is sailing past your lead leg, you will be off balance.

7. Bring your punches home. Jab always starts at your chin and finishes at your chin. 

8. Practice every day. Throw hundreds, even thousands, of jabs per day while you shadowbox. Practice the different types at different speeds and different levels. Don’t forget to incorporate fake jabs.

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