How to Throw a Snap Punch

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  • Опубліковано 18 тра 2024
  • Learn how to throw snapping punches instead of pushing punches. Snap punches give you more power, more speed, faster combinations, while using less energy (also wasting less energy), and don't telegraph as much as push punches. It's a critical punching technique for anyone looking to be a skilled puncher.
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    00:00 - Intro
    00:06 - Basic technique for snap punch
    00:14 - The different between pushsing punches and snapping punch
    01:38 - Snap Punch #1 - Relax
    02:03 - Snap Punch #2 - Sharp explosion of muscle
    02:20 - Snap Punch #3 - Quick breath - quick punch
    03:25 - Snapping combination
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  • @user-bc9fe7pd9r
    @user-bc9fe7pd9r 9 років тому +224

    Thinking of your hands like whips was a biblical life-changing tip for me. Thanks again for all the free awesome tips.

    • @najicarson140
      @najicarson140 3 роки тому

      Can you elaborate

    • @grtsmts953
      @grtsmts953 2 роки тому +4

      @@najicarson140 might be a bit late but here is what i think he meant.
      your hand is the end of the whip.
      Your feet are the handle
      If you relax and turn your feet. Your knees, hips shoulders and arm will follow. If you tighten up you lose power in those areas (for instance if you tense up your shoulders you get arm punches/pushing punches)
      When mcgreggor punches you can see how he whips his fist)

  • @expertboxing
    @expertboxing  10 років тому +64

    2 snapping punch tips for you: 1) stay balanced 2) throw at half power

    • @umabisht7875
      @umabisht7875 2 роки тому

      Half power means half rotation right?

    • @caterdeal2792
      @caterdeal2792 2 роки тому

      Good shit man

    • @trevortimoko7512
      @trevortimoko7512 2 роки тому +1

      Can u explain what u mean by half power please

    • @brandonbeck6596
      @brandonbeck6596 Рік тому

      @@umabisht7875 no it means don’t punch with full extense just pop and throw your punches sharo

    • @MinhGiang1009
      @MinhGiang1009 21 день тому

      Throw at half power for a faster, smoother, swifter punch? Thank you for this advice.

  • @expertboxing
    @expertboxing  11 років тому +18

    Snapping punches take a lot of practice but it's oh, so worth it once you get the hang of it. Your world will change.

  • @yousweetpotato1
    @yousweetpotato1 4 роки тому +108

    This is the best explanation of a snapping punch I’ve heard, from multiple coaches. I was putting extraneous energy into snapping the hand back. So your explanation of relaxing as soon as it lands, and letting it come back, is super helpful. And I didn’t understand that the advantage of snapping is in energy saving. And how to tell if ur pulling back too early. Such helpful nuances.

  • @mrbest1981
    @mrbest1981 9 років тому +30

    This guy is amazing. Such an accurate break down. When punching, the hand is loose and relaxed and doesn't tense up until the impact before it becomes loose again. This happens in a split second. Your body weight transfer initiates the thrust of the punch and loose and relaxed muscles are able get significantly more velocity therefore power, and return quicker to throw another punch or kick. That is the secret of an effective punch, also kick. Same dynamics apply to kicking. The hip and foot have to be ultra loose and relaxed for an effective kick, and you can snap your foot just the same.

  • @ronthunders6124
    @ronthunders6124 6 років тому +31

    You have that perfect cross man!! Its a piston!!!

  • @ramiebashir9223
    @ramiebashir9223 10 років тому +40

    You are the reason for my interest in boxing. U see boxing isn't a widly spread sport and so I had no way of knowing how great it is if i did not accedintaly bump into one of ur videos, and I gotta say that every second of every video u make is never wasted.
    And I don't have to be a boxer to practice boxing techniques like the snap punches.
    (Sorry for the long comment because I know that u r considerate enough to read them all and even reply)

  • @HorsepowerDemonzX
    @HorsepowerDemonzX 11 років тому +4

    I have learned through constant practice that one important concept of "snap" is understanding the transfer of energy by using the hips. Snapping in my perspective requires 25% arm and 75% hips. The faster you rotate your hips to and from the target, the faster your punch will be exerted and returned. If you leave your hips in a stagnant position or drag them back into position after a punch, the return will become slower because youre using your arms and not your hips to re-position.

    • @ericmoonchristopher8334
      @ericmoonchristopher8334 7 місяців тому

      Exactly well said 🤝

    • @gorizg4129
      @gorizg4129 4 місяці тому

      And if you drag back your hips before the punch lands it wont have any power What i also learned is that u must rotate the hips FIRST Thats how u avoid the pushing motion

  • @qweqwe1324
    @qweqwe1324 Рік тому +19

    10 years later and this is still very informative and concise, thank you for the video my friend.

    • @johnmarty2966
      @johnmarty2966 Рік тому

      Yeah, this guy's awesome! I just box for fitness, but I've been watching his videos for years and they really help me out!

  • @RossKempOnYourMum01
    @RossKempOnYourMum01 10 років тому +10

    "Dent the bag"
    That's a really good cue actually. Stealing that.

  • @midairman
    @midairman 10 років тому +9

    This makes a lot of sense. I enjoy watching your videos; they pinpoint a lot of errors I didn't know I make while boxing (I'm sort of an autodidact). Going to try this out asap. Keep up the good work, your punch looks lethal from here!

  • @JoshuaSherer
    @JoshuaSherer 8 років тому +2

    This lesson is so analogous to drumming! Many thanks!

  • @octaviakf
    @octaviakf 8 років тому +7

    This was a great video and its exactly what I'm working on now and its hard as crap with the off hand my power hand has it down. Thanks,

  • @ervinfowlkes8326
    @ervinfowlkes8326 10 років тому +4

    Great vid, helped me out a ton!

  • @dang2979
    @dang2979 9 років тому +2

    Love your videos man, keep it up.

  • @Bflo23
    @Bflo23 9 років тому +1

    It makes so much sense. The combos are much faster and you bring your hands back faster for defense. It will definitely save stamina as well.

  • @tracyquintos
    @tracyquintos 10 років тому

    Thanks for putting up these videos! I appreciate it!

  • @Nyctalope2026
    @Nyctalope2026 11 років тому

    Man, youre the best coach Ive seen on youtube...im starting my training next week.
    thanks for all the videos!

  • @maliksikandermov
    @maliksikandermov 8 років тому +1

    I really like your videos and the advice you give. Soon i'll start boxing after i've recoverd from an injury and this gives me so much basic knowledge to start the lessons with. Instead of starting like a clueless beginner.

  • @iioo187
    @iioo187 3 роки тому +2

    i love this video, very learning.
    Thank you.

  • @ArcLucius
    @ArcLucius 9 років тому +4

    wow, the relax and hit.. it`s seem easy when I watch this..
    but when I try it, it`s really hard to do, I always forget to relax my arm after hit...

  • @dUbLeA92
    @dUbLeA92 10 років тому

    Good explaination, keep up the work Jonny

  • @rokmin8550
    @rokmin8550 2 роки тому +6

    You're 100% correct with this video, I was a big user of "push punches" when I first began boxing. I developed it by excessive use of the heavy bag and I liked wowing the newbies at the gym by "push punching" the bag all over the place. I think bags such as the cobra bag (which I didn't have) and the top/bottom bag teach you to develop the "snap" you need better than the heavy bag, unless you do it like you are doing here. Foreman was a big "push puncher" but he was just so strong he could get away with it, compared to say Shavers who had more snap to his punches. I call it "shock power" Before I retired I only got knocked down once (sorry shameless brag :) ) but it definitely wasn't from the hardest punch I ever got hit with, but it had lots of "shock power" and this guy was so good at not telegraphing his punches, it changed my opinion on punching. Great video!

    • @expertboxing
      @expertboxing  2 роки тому

      glad you finally decided on snap punching, it truly is the best!

  • @DimeSingerSongwriterArtistxo
    @DimeSingerSongwriterArtistxo 11 років тому

    you are a incredible teacher when explaining the detail of all boxing's aspects

  • @JeffJanvier305
    @JeffJanvier305 8 років тому +54

    mannn great video and great snap punches thats what im trying to work on now

  • @sourya111
    @sourya111 9 років тому

    Thanks Johny,that was really helpful....

  • @expertboxing
    @expertboxing  11 років тому

    Good job, keep doing it! It's good that you have awareness of when you push.

  • @PASQUAO90
    @PASQUAO90 10 років тому +1

    Awesome tutorial!!!!

  • @ztwntyn8
    @ztwntyn8 7 років тому +1

    well said, easy to understand.

  • @ontariobuds
    @ontariobuds Рік тому +1

    Thank you, I thoroughly enjoyed this video.
    🥊 🏆

  • @jm-jx8xt
    @jm-jx8xt 8 років тому +1

    great job. thanks for the useful info

  • @expertboxing
    @expertboxing  11 років тому

    You can read my Snapping Punch article on the website for more detailed information.

  • @tyson5741
    @tyson5741 Рік тому +1

    very good well rounded video and straight forward:) i love how you got right to the point.

  • @psychkick666
    @psychkick666 11 років тому

    Thank you soooooo Much. You explain everything in boxing so well, down to small bodily movements. You give us a lot of incentive to follow exactly what you do. Unlike boxing trainers at the gym I go to, they don't explain anything unless you ask them.

  • @suhartonoptk2129
    @suhartonoptk2129 6 років тому +1

    Amazing idea!

  • @ALMateria
    @ALMateria 9 років тому +1

    I found this to be a GREAT Video in your series.... Explains things simply and clearly....

  • @NoraBennis
    @NoraBennis 10 років тому

    thanks man, very helpful

  • @h4786
    @h4786 11 років тому

    Great video. Very helpful. I've been doing the mitts for a few months now but I tend to do pushing punches when I hit the heavy bag. I'll apply what I've learned in this video right away. Thanks and more power!

  • @finalfrenzy856
    @finalfrenzy856 7 років тому +1

    great demo

  • @expertboxing
    @expertboxing  11 років тому

    YES! That's a good way of looking at it.

  • @TheChanca
    @TheChanca 11 років тому

    Thank you for explaining this! I really appreciate it, sir.

  • @jonsmith3046
    @jonsmith3046 10 років тому

    love your posts , great tips thank you!

  • @sniperassist15
    @sniperassist15 11 років тому

    thanks your are my favorite channel for these types of things

  • @MeruAileron
    @MeruAileron 11 років тому +1

    Thank you Johnny, I just got done with my second session today and the heavy bag was swinging around like CRAZY. Not to mention I got breathless pretty fast as well.
    When my coach hit the bag, it barely even moved, but you could see the force that went inside it.
    I guess that's what he failed to tell me. "Let my fists bounce off the bag."
    I realise now that if I do that my arms absorb less force and it's channeled into the bag!
    You're awesome! ^___^

  • @expertboxing
    @expertboxing  11 років тому

    Thanks Katie

  • @damon123jones
    @damon123jones 3 роки тому

    i used train in shotokan karate and was taught this truth ,good job

  • @KevinSaundersPaperAirplaneGuru
    @KevinSaundersPaperAirplaneGuru 10 років тому

    Excellent explanation.

  • @tcevallos
    @tcevallos 11 років тому

    You are the best trainer/teacher! I mean that! Thanks for the videos!

  • @Bill22941963
    @Bill22941963 10 років тому

    thanks for the video, I learned a lot from it. Trying to correct my punching

  • @topfeliz3470
    @topfeliz3470 9 років тому +1

    Thanks a lot dude

  • @galogallo
    @galogallo 11 років тому

    Great explaination thank you!

  • @syedyounasjaved4316
    @syedyounasjaved4316 2 роки тому +1

    That beautiful sound when you whip your punches

  • @jondrive8801
    @jondrive8801 2 роки тому

    Best vid on the topic so far! Thank you

  • @kareemjohnson7099
    @kareemjohnson7099 9 років тому

    Thanks! You really help me how to perfect my snap punch

  • @zindoalbert
    @zindoalbert 7 років тому +30

    Nice, I was struggling to understand what my coach meant and this video was very helpful, thanks for that!
    Puting speed of video at 0.25% and seeing when the muscles took action gave me a cool illustration/comparisson about energy efficiency

    • @expertboxing
      @expertboxing  7 років тому +2

      Awesome!

    • @deumevet
      @deumevet 6 років тому

      so the key is smash and let it naturaly comes back right? so its like a rapid contraction relaxation, too much contraction makes the push effect i believe....

  • @mrohida
    @mrohida 11 років тому

    This is an excellent video and a great explanation of the "snapping" punch. For anyone doubting the power of a snapping punch just watch Tyson hit the heavy bag and it will becomes obvious. Thank you for posting this video.

  • @tdurden9532
    @tdurden9532 5 років тому +2

    Very good explanation. Other UA-cam boxers take note.

  • @dukie160
    @dukie160 10 років тому

    Okay, cool, thanks for the information and advice!

  • @expertboxing
    @expertboxing  11 років тому

    Now here's a quick detail. You want to bounce a hard punch off the bag, not a soft punch off the bag. But nonethless let it bounce off the bag as hard and as relaxed as possible. Instant tension at the moment of impact. Great job, keep it up!

  • @brandonfromkc2815
    @brandonfromkc2815 2 роки тому +1

    Well done

  • @GarlicJalapeno
    @GarlicJalapeno 8 років тому +1

    Thanks for the great video - the explanation makes perfect sense. It's fun to see that heavy bag really move after a push punch but no one wins a fight by pushing. You got any recommendations for a beginner set of gloves? I don't want to spar just want to hit the bag in the gym for fitness & fun.

  • @philippelbrown
    @philippelbrown 11 років тому

    love these vids

  • @myicetime
    @myicetime 10 років тому

    Thank you very much I'm a fencer and my coach said that I such take up boxing to help my fencing but thank you very much

  • @sugarsaint
    @sugarsaint 10 років тому +2

    thanks for watching? thank u for sharing !!

  • @COMB0RICO
    @COMB0RICO 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks from Texas

  • @dirtyd1886
    @dirtyd1886 8 років тому +2

    cheers bro

  • @McCurleyFries
    @McCurleyFries 3 роки тому +1

    I feel like this is the explanation I needed on relaxing benefits

  • @marcosramirez8526
    @marcosramirez8526 10 років тому

    thanks bro thats all i needed to know

  • @Jdog305Cubanito
    @Jdog305Cubanito 11 років тому

    Nice Combos bro

  • @lionheart4445
    @lionheart4445 9 років тому +1

    i like the fact that you always mixt CHI with boxing !
    thank you !

  • @corpsereviver6771
    @corpsereviver6771 10 років тому +1

    Nice one johnny.

  • @pakistanzucks
    @pakistanzucks 3 роки тому +1

    I just joined boxing few days ago , and my couch was telling me to snap my jabs, however he would show me real quick then walk away and tend to the other fighters etc, I was so confused I needed more examples and know how, so I said let's see if you tube can help me lol and yes thank you sir 👍

  • @kc9242
    @kc9242 2 роки тому +1

    Good stuff, helpful, thanks!

  • @IrisCorven
    @IrisCorven 10 років тому +1

    I just recently started learning Boxing a month or two back, after watching a documentary about Dempsey.
    I went from never liking sports, to finding something that focuses my mind on a goal and gives me a great exercise to help me keep on weight in the form of muscle. (I had lung issues, and dropped below 110lbs before I needed surgery - I'm now 143lbs.)
    I really appreciate all your videos, as they've given me a lot of pointers I'd never have gotten elsewhere in my town, because I can't find an amateur league, trainers, or even sparring partners here. (Everyone is super into MMA, no boxers.)
    So your videos and articles are really all I have as a trainer. Keep it up!

    • @expertboxing
      @expertboxing  10 років тому

      Congratulations to you, man! Keep doing what you're doing and thanks for sharing your story.

  • @mezcalyn
    @mezcalyn 7 років тому +1

    great video

  • @immortaliserwow
    @immortaliserwow 11 років тому

    Another good video!

  • @nigelalksopp6284
    @nigelalksopp6284 10 років тому

    Thanks im going to follow all u say pal

  • @CanadaSneakerXchange
    @CanadaSneakerXchange 7 років тому +1

    great vid thanks

  • @matkasim
    @matkasim 10 років тому

    very good explanation. tqvm

  • @dukie160
    @dukie160 10 років тому

    Cool, thanks for answering my question!

  • @user-lu8mf8vm6r
    @user-lu8mf8vm6r 3 роки тому +1

    Hello. My name is John. I started boxing for couple of months now.
    Indeed i use to throw punches so tight and stiff as begginer as i am.
    But today after i read this article and watched this video i tested the snapping punches on my home heavy bag. Dude, immediately, i feel difference,
    So much faster, ever though little clumpsy and ugly punches as a begginer, but still much more faster, sharper, more precise and relaxed than before, when i hit with push punches so far.. Tnx i wlll work on snap punches to master it. tnx.

    • @expertboxing
      @expertboxing  3 роки тому

      So happy for you, John. I know the feeling! Good job figuring that out. It’s so hard for many people, especially when they’re so tempted to push.

  • @MechPhantom
    @MechPhantom 11 років тому

    oh ok th alot man ill try it out then i share with you and the boxing community to help one another. ill go train now thx alot man your good

  • @CBP258
    @CBP258 11 років тому

    You are far far far faster than I expected, so much speed and power. I wanna see a sparring video :)

  • @EminentPrime
    @EminentPrime 10 років тому +3

    Thank you for your videos, I just decided to start exercising with a heaving bag after watching a rocky marathon... looked like great exercise. so i bought a good heavy bag and some gloves. Thanks for you videos, before watching this videos i was pushing the bag and did not have the proper technique. Thanks again and love the videos.

    • @expertboxing
      @expertboxing  10 років тому

      Haha @ the Rocky movies. I'm always the same way. Thanks for the comment.

  • @expertboxing
    @expertboxing  11 років тому +1

    Perhaps, I want to make a highlight video of all my favorite sparring footage but haven't gotten around to it yet.

  • @stamenosfamily5
    @stamenosfamily5 11 років тому

    YOU ARE GREAT......(as allways).
    thanks again one more time from greece.....

  • @expertboxing
    @expertboxing  11 років тому

    Don't pull yourself off balance. Watch my videos, read my guides on the website, and practice!

  • @expertboxing
    @expertboxing  10 років тому

    I'll probably make one even longer, explain every little tiny detail, and then sell it. :)

  • @claytoncourtney1665
    @claytoncourtney1665 10 років тому

    good video mate

  • @alexandervanwyk
    @alexandervanwyk 7 років тому +5

    I like your videos.

  • @gmme00
    @gmme00 10 років тому

    Nice videos!

  • @tokageroh1988
    @tokageroh1988 9 років тому

    Your body mechanics are perfect. Great video!

    • @AlrightThen15
      @AlrightThen15 9 років тому

      I agree, good vid. The best I have see on here is the southern national coach for golden gloves. He does a series called "fighters domain - boxing training" on you tube. Keeps his vids short and to the point.

  • @mickysa8670
    @mickysa8670 10 років тому +1

    that was a REALLY great tutorial, great reminders ! I trained for approximately 2 years, about 5 years ago and I'm interested again. I used to hurt my back (significantly) when i first started training (and hitting the bag) and it was because i made the mistake of "pushing" the bag (as you described). Your video was full of great reminders for a strong skill set in training, thank you ! going to look for a speed bag tutorial (made by you), hope to find one!

    • @expertboxing
      @expertboxing  10 років тому

      I do have a video on speed bag. I hope it helps you. Thanks for the comment.

  • @bobscorpion9722
    @bobscorpion9722 6 років тому

    Your very good dude !

  • @FsrSagna
    @FsrSagna 11 років тому

    great presentation, and execution your videos are better than paid help

  • @zorabruh9283
    @zorabruh9283 3 роки тому +2

    nice video man thanks

  • @GuyFromTheSouth
    @GuyFromTheSouth 5 років тому +8

    The best way to learn snapping punches is a double end bag!

  • @rollingnay
    @rollingnay 7 років тому +2

    Been subscribing a while. So great to see you at 175k subs. You deserve it !

  • @expertboxing
    @expertboxing  11 років тому

    Good technique helps. Good gloves helps. Not over-training also helps.

  • @BJWFenix
    @BJWFenix 11 років тому +1

    I I always thought of punches as being like a whip so there's a crack and a recoil it helped me develop the snap when I started even if its a slightly odd mental image.