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In-and-Out Footwork

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Video: In and Out Footwork Tips for Boxing - MMA - Fighting by expertboxing. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.

Technique recap

Stepping in to punch and out of range is fundamental distance control.

3 key details

  • Push off the rear foot to go in.
  • Push off the lead foot to go out.
  • Hands up throughout.

Your 10-minute home drill

  1. 2:00Step in-out
  2. 2:00In with jab, out
  3. 3:00In-out with 1-2
  4. 2:00Speed bursts
  5. 1:00Stretch
Safety

Light, quick steps.

Instructor disclaimer

Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.

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