Head movement with Jab-Cross?

[Boxing_Fan66]

I notice that when I watch a lot of boxing matches that orthodox right-handed boxers tend to keep their head off to the right side, almost like they are slipping.

Now when you learn to throw the 1-2 for the first time, there is no head movement involved. You move in with a quick Jab and put all the power into the Cross. However I notice that a lot of boxing shift their heads to the right side, and move in with a Jab with a slight hip torque to the right, followed by a Cross.

However, this seems to be slower and easier to counter than just moving in without head movement with a 1-2.

So which way is right?

[g0tcha]

well you would usually slip a little over to the right slightly for a power jab so i wouldnt really understand why they would do it for a 1-2. i dont believe you could generate as much power with slipping 1-2 as you could with a 1-2 where you dont slip. the first jab isnt supposed to be a power jab anyway im sure you new that so there really isnt any danger if you throw it after knowing how your opponent reacts to jabs because your gonna follow up with your power 2 real fast after then you can do your slip to the left, right or both.

[Del Coqui]

I notice that when I watch a lot of boxing matches that orthodox right-handed boxers tend to keep their head off to the right side, almost like they are slipping.

Now when you learn to throw the 1-2 for the first time, there is no head movement involved. You move in with a quick Jab and put all the power into the Cross. However I notice that a lot of boxing shift their heads to the right side, and move in with a Jab with a slight hip torque to the right, followed by a Cross.

However, this seems to be slower and easier to counter than just moving in without head movement with a 1-2.

So which way is right?

Good eye, that depends on what works for you and who you're fighting. If you know the guy in front of you eats left hooks, why not tilt your head/shoulder to the left a bit and come back with a big hook.

[Cuauhtémoc1520]

I notice that when I watch a lot of boxing matches that orthodox right-handed boxers tend to keep their head off to the right side, almost like they are slipping.

Now when you learn to throw the 1-2 for the first time, there is no head movement involved. You move in with a quick Jab and put all the power into the Cross. However I notice that a lot of boxing shift their heads to the right side, and move in with a Jab with a slight hip torque to the right, followed by a Cross.

However, this seems to be slower and easier to counter than just moving in without head movement with a 1-2.

So which way is right?

The reason seasoned fighters do this is because they are usually boxing vs other right handed fighters. In other words, you are slipping AWAY from the right hand counter to your jab.

This is a habit that boxers fall into and is ok but if you happen to fight a lefty, you will end up eating some serious straight lefts.

There is not right or wrong way in that situation, it's just a little bit of a "cheat" so to speak to get away from the right hand coming back at you.

I always want head movement form my fighters after they throw. Whether it's a slip, bob, weave...whatever. It makes for good habits.

As far as your question which one is right or better. You can keep your head slightly tilted to the right and still be effective if you don't lead with the head. Basically throwing the jab or cross and moving the head at the same time. Same way you would step into a jab. Don't lead with your foot to telegraph your punch, same way don't telegraph with head movement.

It takes a lot of practice.

[mrboxer]

I notice that when I watch a lot of boxing matches that orthodox right-handed boxers tend to keep their head off to the right side, almost like they are slipping.

Now when you learn to throw the 1-2 for the first time, there is no head movement involved. You move in with a quick Jab and put all the power into the Cross. However I notice that a lot of boxing shift their heads to the right side, and move in with a Jab with a slight hip torque to the right, followed by a Cross.

However, this seems to be slower and easier to counter than just moving in without head movement with a 1-2.

So which way is right?

from which angle did you witness these punches being thrown,if you were at a slight angle then the slight hip torque to the right followed by a cross,would be off,which would make the combos the same speed,so do not worry about which way is right,you seem to just stare head on while watching, try moving your head and throwing punches while watching a fight,this way you have a feel for the sport