Video: Slip Line | Improve Head Movement and Boxing Technique by Tony Jeffries. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Slipping moves your head just off the punching line so you can counter. Small, controlled movements beat big dodges.
3 key details
- Bend slightly at the knees and rotate the torso; don't just lean the neck.
- Move your head only a few inches off center.
- Eyes forward, hands high.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 1:00Stance check and bounce
- 2:00Slip left and right, slow
- 3:00Jab, slip, cross
- 3:00Slip along a rope line with steps
- 1:00Shadowbox cool-down
Safety
Avoid fast neck movements; let your legs and torso do the work.
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.
