Homework 1 Skillr Boxing
Learn EFFECTIVE ways to Create and Execute Counterpunches
Main homework. Watch how counters are created before they are thrown.
Open on YouTube ↗
Future focus
Counter punching
In 8 months
Counter month teaches patience. Boxers learn to defend first, recognise the opening, answer with one clean shot and finish without chasing.
What
Counter punching
Simple defend-then-answer patterns, timing, restraint and safe finish after the counter.
How
How to use it
Coaches can use predictable feeds, parry-jab patterns, slip-cross pads and light partner drills where the counter only counts after a real defensive action.
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
The counter starts with seeing the punch.
Counter punching teaches boxers to see before they throw. The danger is rushing the answer before the defence is finished.
The KB counter-punching clips show that counters are created by position, timing and calm defence, not by guessing fast.
For juniors, the safest route is single counters after predictable feeds. For adults, the same idea grows into timing and traps.
Coaches will be watching whether the defence is complete before the answer starts.
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 BEST COUNTER PUNCHERS in Boxing History
Use as a study list, not as a request to copy every counter.
Open on YouTube ↗ Homework 3 Skillr Boxing
Learn the DETAILS that make Shakur Stevensons DEFENSE UNBREAKABLE - (Skillr Breakdown)
Good for defence-first counter timing.
Open on YouTube ↗ Homework 4 Skillr Boxing
Terence Crawford PIONEER of the SKILLED BRAWLER style - (Skillr Breakdown)
Study how timing and stance changes create counter chances.
Open on YouTube ↗Fighters to study
Do not copy the whole fighter. Copy the useful detail.
Juan Manuel Marquez
Classic counter right hands after reading the entry.
Look at patience before the counter.
Study video ↗Shakur Stevenson
Defence and countering without overcommitting.
Study the exit after the answer.
Study video ↗Terence Crawford
Counters from both stances and varied rhythms.
Notice how he waits for the mistake.
Study video ↗Roberto Duran
Counters inside after controlling position.
Look at shoulder control before the shot.
Study video ↗What classes will feel like
The month builds in layers
Week 1
Defend then answer
Parry-jab, catch-jab and block-cross with no rushing.
Week 2
Add slips
Slip outside, cross back, reset. Keep the counter short.
Week 3
Counter with feet
Step out or angle after the answer so the boxer does not trade blindly.
Week 4
Read simple patterns
Controlled partner rounds with one or two predictable attacks and one clean counter.
Example drills
Drills coaches may use this month
Beginners
Parry jab back
Partner feeds a slow jab, boxer parries and returns a light jab.
The parry is small. Do not slap across the body.
All levels
Slip cross freeze
Slip a pad jab, cross back, freeze for balance check.
The counter should not drag the rear foot or drop the lead hand.
Intermediate
Block hook reply
High guard block, short hook reply, step out.
Keep it compact. The answer is not a swing.
Controlled partner work
Counter-only round
One boxer feeds predictable single shots; defender scores only after defending.
If it turns into open sparring, reset the drill.
Member note
Bring this into the gym.
Do not guess the counter. See, defend, answer, leave.
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