Video: How To | Hit an Uppercut Bag | Boxing by Coach Anthony. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Uppercuts come up the middle from the legs and hips. Bag work builds short, tight uppercut mechanics.
3 key details
- Dip slightly with the legs before driving up.
- Keep the elbow bent around 90 degrees.
- Don't drop the hand before punching.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Shadow uppercuts
- 2:00Lead uppercut on bag
- 2:00Rear uppercut on bag
- 3:00Hook-uppercut combos
- 1:00Shake out
Safety
Wrap your hands and wear bag gloves.
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.
