Homework 1 My Boxing Coach
Southpaw versus Orthodox...Explained...Quickly
Short primer for the basic stance matchup.
Open on YouTube ↗
Future focus
Southpaw and opposite stance
In 15 months
Opposite-stance month makes southpaw and orthodox matchups less mysterious. Members learn lead-foot position, lead-hand traffic and safe exits from the rear-hand lane.
What
Southpaw and opposite stance
Orthodox vs southpaw stance, lead-foot position, lead-hand battle, rear-hand lane and exits away from danger.
How
How to use it
Coaches can use stance-line drills, lead-hand games, rear-hand lane pads and controlled partner rounds with clear orthodox/southpaw roles.
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
Opposite stance is a map problem before it is a punch problem.
Opposite-stance boxing feels confusing until the boxer understands feet, lanes and where the rear hand travels.
The KB southpaw clips repeatedly return to feet, lanes and lead-hand control. Those are the safe foundations for juniors and adults.
For juniors, this month is not about switching stance randomly. It is about understanding what changes when the opponent stands the other way.
Coaches will be watching lead-foot battles, safe exits away from the rear hand and whether the boxer can keep their stance under confusion.
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
How to beat ANY Southpaw Boxer... and Orthodox too?
Main homework for foot position and matchup principles.
Open on YouTube ↗ Homework 3 Tony Jeffries
Expert Guide to Beating Southpaw Opponents
Practical coach cues for the jab battle and rear-hand lane.
Open on YouTube ↗ Homework 4 My Boxing Coach
The Southpaw Boxer's Best Friend - The Lead Hand Block
Specific defensive tool for opposite-stance lead hands.
Open on YouTube ↗Fighters to study
Do not copy the whole fighter. Copy the useful detail.
Oleksandr Usyk
Southpaw foot position and jab control.
Track the lead-foot battle before the left hand.
Study video ↗Vasiliy Lomachenko
Angles from southpaw stance.
Look at how he exits after winning foot position.
Study video ↗Manny Pacquiao
Explosive southpaw entries and exits.
Study the outside step before the left hand.
Study video ↗Jaron Ennis
Switching stance while keeping balance and threat.
Notice when the switch creates a new lane.
Study video ↗What classes will feel like
The month builds in layers
Week 1
Map the stance
Orthodox and southpaw shape, lead feet, rear-hand lane and basic safety.
Week 2
Win the lead hand
Lead-hand touch, block and jab games without power.
Week 3
Use the rear hand safely
Step to lane, straight rear hand, exit before standing square.
Week 4
Add controlled matchup rounds
Light technical rounds with one stance objective only.
Example drills
Drills coaches may use this month
Beginners
Lead-foot map
Partners stand orthodox/southpaw and mark outside/inside foot position.
Teach the map before punches are added.
All levels
Lead-hand traffic
Light glove touch, block and jab battle with lead hands only.
No slapping. The lead hand should control space.
Intermediate
Rear-hand lane pads
Step to correct lane, throw straight rear hand, exit away.
Do not let members fall across their stance.
Controlled partner work
Opposite-stance exit game
One partner shows rear-hand line, boxer exits to the safe side and resets.
This is about safety and recognition, not sparring intensity.
Member note
Bring this into the gym.
When the stance changes, slow down and read the map: feet, lead hand, rear-hand lane, exit.
Check timetable