Diagonal Punch
From a wide boxing guard, throw punches across the body on a diagonal, the hips and the back foot turning with each one.
How to do it
Setup
Wide stance, knees soft, fists up by the chin.
Steps
- Turn the hips and punch across the body on a diagonal.
- Pivot the back foot as the arm extends.
- Bring the fist back to the chin and punch with the other arm.
Common mistakes
Punching with the arm alone: the hips and the back foot turn first. Snapping the elbow straight: keep it soft at full reach. Dropping the other hand: it guards the chin.
Breathing
Exhale on each punch.
