Curated Action

Drop Step Rear Cross (Southpaw)

Boxing

Drop Step Rear Cross (Southpaw) is a reusable training action. Review its coaching notes and targets below.

Reusable training actionVideo demonstration28 sec

Training Details

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Sourceyoutube.com/watch?v=dUaHA9zvu6A
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Drop Step Rear Cross (Southpaw)

From southpaw stance, step the rear left foot backward six inches while rotating hips and shoulders to drive a straight left cross down the center.

Key points

  • Time the straight left extension exactly as the left rear foot contacts the floor
  • Rotate the left hip and shoulder fully through the punch path
  • Keep the lead right glove firmly guarding the right cheekbone

Common mistakes

Failing to commit full hip rotation on the southpaw cross.

Sets: 1Reps: 14 repsRest: 0 secEst. duration: 28 sec
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