Homework 1 Skillr Boxing
Learn THESE 6 FOOTWORK Techniques to FREELY MOVE through the Ring
Main homework for the next block. Focus on the purpose of each step, not just copying the pattern.
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Skill of the Month
Footwork basics
This month
This focus builds naturally from the jab. Once members can touch range with the lead hand, they need to enter, exit and angle off without standing in front of the answer.
What
Footwork basics
Step-ins, step-outs, pivots, angle changes, exits after punching and safe resets.
How
How to use it
Start with simple movement patterns, then attach them to jabs, pad rounds, bag exits and constrained sparring.
Monthly pathway
Current, next and last focus
Start with the active block, look ahead to the next one, then keep last month as a reference rather than the first card.
Why it matters
Footwork decides whether the punch creates position or just creates risk.
Good footwork is not dancing. It is how a boxer gets into range, leaves danger and stays ready to go again.
Most beginners either reach with the hands or rush with the feet. This block connects the two so members can hit without falling in.
For developing boxers, exits matter as much as entries. The useful habit is punch, move, see, reset, not punch and admire.
Coaches will be looking for small, repeatable steps, balanced finishes and exits that make sense for the boxer’s stance and class level.
Video homework
Watch before or after class
Use these clips before class or as a reminder afterwards. Each one also opens on YouTube if you want to save it.
Homework 2 Skillr Boxing
Top 10 boxers with the BEST FOOTWORK of All Time
Use this as a fighter-study list. Pick one boxer and watch how they move after punching.
Open on YouTube ↗ Homework 3 Tony Jeffries
This Footwork Drill Will INSTANTLY Improve Your Boxing
Beginner-friendly drill reference for class and home practice.
Open on YouTube ↗ Homework 4 Tony Jeffries
Your Footwork is Holding You Back! Here’s How to Fix It
Useful for common mistakes: crossing feet, reaching, standing too tall and resetting too slowly.
Open on YouTube ↗Fighters to study
Do not copy the whole fighter. Copy the useful detail.
Vasiliy Lomachenko
Angles after punching and stepping around the opponent’s guard.
Track his feet after the combination, not just the punches.
Study video ↗Oleksandr Usyk
Pressure through position, small steps and constant exits.
Look for how often the feet create the next punch.
Study video ↗Willie Pep
Classic movement, rhythm and ring generalship.
Study the exits and the refusal to stay square.
Study video ↗Sugar Ray Leonard
Fast entries and exits without losing punching threat.
Notice how movement resets the exchange.
Study video ↗Manny Pacquiao
Explosive angle changes from southpaw entries.
Look for the foot position before the left hand lands.
Study video ↗What classes will feel like
The month builds in layers
Week 1
Move cleanly
Basic steps, stance retention and no crossing under pressure.
Week 2
Enter behind the jab
Use the lead hand to get the feet into range.
Week 3
Exit after punching
Step out, pivot or roll out instead of standing still.
Week 4
Add opponent feedback
Constrained partner rounds where position scores as much as punches.
Example drills
Drills coaches may use this month
All levels
Step-jab-exit
Step in with jab, recover, exit left or right on coach command.
No reaching. The foot creates the range.
Beginners
Cone lane exits
Bag or shadow round with cone lanes for exit direction.
The boxer must leave the centre line after the shot.
Intermediate
Pivot after double jab
Double jab, pivot, reset guard.
The pivot should improve position, not just spin for decoration.
Controlled partner work
Partner gate drill
Partner presents a gate with gloves, boxer enters and exits without contact.
Clean feet, eyes up, no panic steps.
Adults and competitive juniors
Score the exit
Light technical rounds where clean exits score.
Reward position, not only punch volume.
Member note
Bring this into the gym.
Bring this into the gym. Start with one clean exit after the jab, then build towards angles and resets under light pressure.
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