Video: The Correct Way to Throw Uppercut by Tony Jeffries. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The uppercut comes up from underneath between your opponent's gloves. It works best up close, and the power comes from the legs and hips, not from winding the arm back.
3 key details
- Dip slightly by bending the knees, not by dropping the hand.
- Drive up from the legs and turn the hip as the fist rises.
- Keep the elbow bent and the fist close to the body.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Knee dip and hip turn
- 2:00Slow lead uppercuts
- 2:00Slow rear uppercuts
- 3:00Alternating uppercuts at close range
- 1:00Lower-back stretch
Safety
Keep the punch short and stay balanced over your feet.
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.
