Video: STOP them from "RUNNING" by Cutting Off the Ring - (Skillr Boxing) by Skillr Boxing. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Cutting off the ring means stepping laterally to trap a moving opponent instead of following them.
3 key details
- Step to cut angles, don't chase.
- Keep your feet under you.
- Use the jab to freeze them.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Lateral steps
- 3:00Cut-off patterns on floor marks
- 3:00Cut-off with jab
- 2:00Stretch
Safety
Clear space and use a non-slip floor.
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.
