If you can't do a simple 1,2 in sparring, then you can forget about doing any other combinations. Getting that right means you understand how distance and timing works. As a shorter fighter, I've found what works for me is a solid guard and getting in underneath my taller opponent. Body shots are your friend if you're short. Think of it as if you're cutting down a tree (a tree that moves and wants to punch you in the face).
yes move under the tree's branches and chop the stump even if your aiming for the face angle off get underneath and throw upwards at said angle land duck out repeat
iv been watching all of your videos and my training partners have commented on how much better my footwork and movement is after just a few weeks. Thanks Fran!
Fran, I really enjoyed watching your two-minute drill at the end! You have nothing to apologize for! You moved well and hit very hard. You look more intimidating without the glasses! You definitely are an authority on boxing! Your advice has helped me, and I look forward to possibly getting anywhere near half of your talent!
Is everyone here saved? Our relationship with God is the only thing that matters. God is real and God is love. God wants us to love Him above everyone and everything in exsistence. God also wants us to keep His commandments, love our neighbors as ourselves, and do our best not to sin. We all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. This is why God sent His son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for our sins so that all those who believe in God, do their best not to sin, and to live a life that is pleasing to God will not perish but have everlasting life. Heaven and hell exsist and the things we say and do in this lifetime will testify for us or against us and determine where we spend eternity. Forgiving others is very important. If we can't forgive others. God will not forgive us. Always remember our enemies are demons not the people they work thru. God expects everyone who knows the truth to tell everyone who has been decieved. There is only one way to God and eternal life and that is thru Jesus Christ. Keep God first, study His word, love and pray for everyone else as much as you pray for yourself. There's power in prayer. God is love and love is the fufillment of God's law. Freedom is free and Jesus Christ is the 🔑🔑🔑
Fran thanks a lot for making all these videos. Really helpful. There's so many personal trainers out there pretending to be experts giving "boxing advice"...it's great to have a source you can trust from a real boxer and expert coach...not to mention the generous amount of content you've provided for free. In a world full of phonies (the internet) I for one appreciate the true expertise people like you offer. Great production, great information, and a funny guy.
Fran u would of been a perfect coach for me when I was fighting professional it took me a long time to learn to understand for a long g time I was a browller .i wish I would have known what I know now ,but I defiantly learn a lot from ur videos probably one of the best or the best teacher I seen.
JD Frank when I come across a newbie they seem to always have that problem, ... my main problem was letting go of my guard, sometimes I'm a bit careless, but a couple of good strikes to the head quickly changes that lol ...
Great advice; 99% of my boxing is long range. My robot taught me that coming in close may look good on the heavy bag, but when that thing is punching back at all angles, it is much better fighting long range. Thanks!
Hello coach. I'm 36 years old and started to box about 2 years ago. Your videos are a huge part of the reason why i got into it. I absorbed all your basic lessons which is hands down, the best available in UA-cam. Since then, I've lost 20 kilos in weight and in the best shape of my life. Keep doing what you're doing coach and since we'll probably never meet, thanks for the videos, they are tremendous. From Malaysia.
Your videos are invaluable to me, as I am taking my time and trying to develop good technique. I am a bit heavy on my feet at the moment and I have had to change to southpaw due to hip issues, but things are improving. Great video 👍🏿
Awesome stuff Fran, I wish more people can see your vid or get your training programs/books. I used to boxxed as a hobby like 18 years ago, (I was 14 at that time), then I stopped after 3 years after my teacher moved. I just started again a couple months ago, and watching all of those UA-camr really make my questioning my intuition or my memory of the teaching I got. Just yesterday I found your vids and everything make sense again, screw those bullshits 500,000 views guys. One of the most crazy thing to me, is that to my memory, the punch always start from the legs, transfer to the hips, and then to the body and lastly the Arm extend out to make that shot. Even after 15 years without any training and gain 40 lbs, my legs are still in great shape and I always contribute that to the boxing I did. Then I watch those youtube vid that empasis on the hips, let the hip innicite the movement then the arm. I watch them, and follow them and always feel my shots is slow, weak and feel weird, not natural, after awhile I just ignore those advise and train base on my memory (I train at home with a heavy bags just to shred some lbs, my goal is shred all of these 40 lbs and be in shape again). After seeing your vids and your shot, it feel just right, it natural to me, thanks you sir, you rocks.
Thank you. You have it absolutely, your memory has not let you down. Initiate at the feet - more power, more efficient. Thanks Bob, appreciate you taking the time to comment.
it´s unbelieveble that we have coaches like you and a bunch of ther who are making those kind of videos, i kinda learned how to master alot of things just by seeing videos on youtube and go outside and practice the drills etc everyday :) appreciate it :)
Amazing coaching skills. I've watched all your videos while studying boxing visually. Watched them again before training and improved not only my training but my skill level. No pro at 48 but hanging in there with much younger aspiring fighters. Thank you for taking time to share your knowledge with us all.
Your a heck of a coach. The gym I attend don't really work with my young son so I'm doing all the training with him. Your videos are excellent coach material for me. Thanks, keep the videos coming.
Fran, love your straight talk. You have me chuckling. Thanks for the great info about all the angles to throw on the old 1-2. You look great on the bag, very fluid. Keep up the great videos!
Hi Fran, I really love your videos! In my opinion the best boxing instructions on youtube! One question about the 1,2: I've heard an other coach saying that you never should end a combination with the back hand (because you will be out of position for a split second, I guess). His advice was to always end the combination with a jab, left hook or to roll to the right after the back hand shot. I just wonder what your views on that are? cheers
Yes, makes sense Max. Would not say always, but certainly as you throw the back hand you store up torque to led lead hand shots go, so why not let it go. Variations are always good, so throwing 2 and taking none is better than throwing 3 and maybe taking 2, especially if the opponent lands the final shot.
Never thought of the different variations of 1-2. So simple and logical! Thanks for the tip! Will definitely try it out with the bag and at sparring as well! Thanks again!
I've been coached; well, mainly in grappling, and this Fran Sands is no nonsense. My one and only boxing coach was no comparison to this tactician. In short sir, thanks for going over fundamentals as well as advanced skills.
just found yr vids...am thinking of doing uwc...and have found yr vids very informative... especially footwork...I am right handed...but have had my left knee reconstructed so I am weary of leading of my left leg...I've had to change from orthodox to southpaw and find it difficult to move like I did...also I now have my power punch as my lead punch in...how can I get more power into my now back hand... thanks
How are you going to stop a body shot with your arm so wide apart and your to square if your fighting long range. Your right cross will have less power if your square. I'm a coach your videos are great look back at the video and see your mistakes.
This is an awesome and super helpful video you got here sir, I'm doing quite well by following your tutorial! Btw, what sup with those orange and blue lines on the floor? Are they for footwork pattern??
Hey Fran, great video, great channel! You deserve 2 million more subscribers! In your opinion, how long should a beginner work on footwork and technique before advancing to working with bags, pads and eventually sparing partners? when should his first fight be. These are all assuming that he works hard, is fairly talented and listens to his coaches advice. What do you think?
+Strength Frank Hey Frank, thanks, that's really kind of you to say. My view is that footwork should be practised in drills, shadow boxing, heavy bags and pads right from the outset. Sparring should come probably 4-8 weeks later although very gentle 'open' sparring (with a more experienced guy looking after you) could come sooner. Tech sparring is also good. Worth checking out the sparring article on the MyBoxingCoach website, there's a video too.
Thank you for your response, Fran! I just started boxing a few months ago. Since I have almost 20 years of experience in practicing and coaching strength sports (powerlifting, weightlifting and bodybuilding) I know, that most importantly for a beginner is finding a great mentor and getting good guidance. I really appreciate your advice and am looking forward for more great videos. Is it possible to train with you intensively for a month or so?
Mister Sands, regardless of physical condition, any person who starts moving their body at that speed will start breathing heavier into the mic. That's why you see singers have a sort of filter for their mics during studio recordings with a "breath sound threshold" those lil thingies will delete out of the recording. Also, If you moved slower us beginners would find it easier to appreciate the nuance in your technique :). Also, if you used a lot of those mouth guards that cover lower and upper teeth, with a hole in the middle for breathing, you might have gotten used to mouth breathing a bit which is the opposite of what they teach you in voice lessons
Fran, I noticed that you don't slide your left foot forward when you jab, but pivot on it instead. Is that more effective? By the way, very nice job hitting the bag. Excellent form. Bill
Thanks for the video coach. Learning to play off range and distance has really helped me especially with taller fighters. The One Two in its many forms is simple but effective. I have been using the BTF for couple of years. If you want to see or have a good laugh - check out the link below. Great stuff as always. Boxing Training
Do you believe stepping into the jab or (the falling step) generates more power as jack dempsey stated? And wouldnt that be the correct way to put the jab into motion?
+alex flores To be honest there are lots of variables when it comes to looking for power, especially with a jab. Will check out the falling step, get lots of questions on the falling step so I need to check it out.
If you can't do a simple 1,2 in sparring, then you can forget about doing any other combinations. Getting that right means you understand how distance and timing works. As a shorter fighter, I've found what works for me is a solid guard and getting in underneath my taller opponent. Body shots are your friend if you're short. Think of it as if you're cutting down a tree (a tree that moves and wants to punch you in the face).
Nice observation Laura. Thanks
Thanks that's a funny way to put it and I'll help me remember
yes move under the tree's branches and chop the stump even if your aiming for the face angle off get underneath and throw upwards at said angle land duck out repeat
Example Mike Tyson
Body hook
Head hook
Bring a chainsaw to the match just in case?
iv been watching all of your videos and my training partners have commented on how much better my footwork and movement is after just a few weeks. Thanks Fran!
Excellent, thanks for the feedback Ryan, really glad that it's helping
Fran, I really enjoyed watching your two-minute drill at the end! You have nothing to apologize for! You moved well and hit very hard. You look more intimidating without the glasses! You definitely are an authority on boxing! Your advice has helped me, and I look forward to possibly getting anywhere near half of your talent!
How do i box? "You need to box well!"
hahaha peach of a sentence.
Is everyone here saved? Our relationship with God is the only thing that matters. God is real and God is love. God wants us to love Him above everyone and everything in exsistence. God also wants us to keep His commandments, love our neighbors as ourselves, and do our best not to sin. We all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. This is why God sent His son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for our sins so that all those who believe in God, do their best not to sin, and to live a life that is pleasing to God will not perish but have everlasting life. Heaven and hell exsist and the things we say and do in this lifetime will testify for us or against us and determine where we spend eternity. Forgiving others is very important. If we can't forgive others. God will not forgive us.
Always remember our enemies are demons not the people they work thru.
God expects everyone who knows the truth to tell everyone who has been decieved. There is only one way to God and eternal life and that is thru Jesus Christ. Keep God first, study His word, love and pray for everyone else as much as you pray for yourself.
There's power in prayer. God is love and love is the fufillment of God's law. Freedom is free and Jesus Christ is the 🔑🔑🔑
great 1,2....going through your videos is like discovering a whole wealth of knowledge...
You're an artist mate . Your like poetry in motion .
Fran thanks a lot for making all these videos. Really helpful. There's so many personal trainers out there pretending to be experts giving "boxing advice"...it's great to have a source you can trust from a real boxer and expert coach...not to mention the generous amount of content you've provided for free. In a world full of phonies (the internet) I for one appreciate the true expertise people like you offer. Great production, great information, and a funny guy.
Wow, thanks very much Jason, that's really kind of you to say. Made my night :-)
Fran u would of been a perfect coach for me when I was fighting professional it took me a long time to learn to understand for a long g time I was a browller .i wish I would have known what I know now ,but I defiantly learn a lot from ur videos probably one of the best or the best teacher I seen.
Most Mexicans are brawlers
I'm so glad I watched this. I'll apply this to my sparring and when I get better, I'll start putting in combinations together.
Cool, give that a go. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Watch how he hits the bag, always moving and relocating his feet after throwing the one two. Newbies always throw the combo and then just stand there
Thanks JD. Being somewhere else after you land your shots is always good advice, nice that you have spotted that.
JD Frank when I come across a newbie they seem to always have that problem, ... my main problem was letting go of my guard, sometimes I'm a bit careless, but a couple of good strikes to the head quickly changes that lol ...
Fran Sands !
Great advice; 99% of my boxing is long range. My robot taught me that coming in close may look good on the heavy bag, but when that thing is punching back at all angles, it is much better fighting long range.
Thanks!
You're welcome. Thanks
I like how the left uppercut sets up and conceals the overhand right, pretty slick...
Exactly what I thought.
Hello coach. I'm 36 years old and started to box about 2 years ago. Your videos are a huge part of the reason why i got into it. I absorbed all your basic lessons which is hands down, the best available in UA-cam. Since then, I've lost 20 kilos in weight and in the best shape of my life. Keep doing what you're doing coach and since we'll probably never meet, thanks for the videos, they are tremendous. From Malaysia.
Thank you Ikhwan, they is really kind of you to say. i'm really happy to play a small part in your boxing journey. Keep on punching ;-)
I have seen most of your fine instructional videos Fran.
This might be your finest!
Thanks,
JimBob
Thanks JimBob. Nice and simple, always effective when things are made simple :-)
Your videos are invaluable to me, as I am taking my time and trying to develop good technique. I am a bit heavy on my feet at the moment and I have had to change to southpaw due to hip issues, but things are improving. Great video 👍🏿
Never thought of long range angles. Great instructions. Thank you!
Great coach. Good explanation, easy to understand. He really know what he is talking about. Thank you
So simple but how many people use it? Not me! Will now keep this in mind. Good vid, thanks Fran.
Awesome stuff Fran, I wish more people can see your vid or get your training programs/books.
I used to boxxed as a hobby like 18 years ago, (I was 14 at that time), then I stopped after 3 years after my teacher moved.
I just started again a couple months ago, and watching all of those UA-camr really make my questioning my intuition or my memory of the teaching I got.
Just yesterday I found your vids and everything make sense again, screw those bullshits 500,000 views guys.
One of the most crazy thing to me, is that to my memory, the punch always start from the legs, transfer to the hips, and then to the body and lastly the Arm extend out to make that shot. Even after 15 years without any training and gain 40 lbs, my legs are still in great shape and I always contribute that to the boxing I did. Then I watch those youtube vid that empasis on the hips, let the hip innicite the movement then the arm. I watch them, and follow them and always feel my shots is slow, weak and feel weird, not natural, after awhile I just ignore those advise and train base on my memory (I train at home with a heavy bags just to shred some lbs, my goal is shred all of these 40 lbs and be in shape again).
After seeing your vids and your shot, it feel just right, it natural to me, thanks you sir, you rocks.
Thank you. You have it absolutely, your memory has not let you down. Initiate at the feet - more power, more efficient. Thanks Bob, appreciate you taking the time to comment.
Brilliant video. Your teaching is gold. You are my reference sir.
it´s unbelieveble that we have coaches like you and a bunch of ther who are making those kind of videos, i kinda learned how to master alot of things just by seeing videos on youtube and go outside and practice the drills etc everyday :) appreciate it :)
You're welcome buddy, glad it helps.
straight talk...no coddling...I love it!
Thanks John
I love throwing my jab and follow with a mean cross works almost every time 💪
Amazing coaching skills. I've watched all your videos while studying boxing visually. Watched them again before training and improved not only my training but my skill level. No pro at 48 but hanging in there with much younger aspiring fighters. Thank you for taking time to share your knowledge with us all.
+Chris Caballero Cheers Chris, guile can help control the younger guys ;-)
Great video I think it focuses on many of the things us boxers tend to forget .
Hello, Fellow Heathen!
Your a heck of a coach. The gym I attend don't really work with my young son so I'm doing all the training with him. Your videos are excellent coach material for me. Thanks, keep the videos coming.
Cheers Ruben. Hope the material continues to help.. Thanks for the comment.
Superb video - goes to show just how important it is to have good leg/foot movement. This guy has already taught me so much. Keep up the great videos.
Great advice as usual coach plus you look very good on the bags
I've started boxing about 5 months ago and I have to say this is pretty good. I will definitely use these variations next time at the gym. Thanks!
Thanks Mr Sands. You rock. 🥊🥊🥊
Great video!!! You have a new subscriber 👍
Nice bag work dude your ahead of many
Fran, love your straight talk. You have me chuckling. Thanks for the great info about all the angles to throw on the old 1-2. You look great on the bag, very fluid. Keep up the great videos!
Thank you Allison, more videos on the way.
Hi Fran, I really love your videos! In my opinion the best boxing instructions on youtube!
One question about the 1,2: I've heard an other coach saying that you never should end a combination with the back hand (because you will be out of position for a split second, I guess). His advice was to always end the combination with a jab, left hook or to roll to the right after the back hand shot. I just wonder what your views on that are?
cheers
Yes, makes sense Max. Would not say always, but certainly as you throw the back hand you store up torque to led lead hand shots go, so why not let it go. Variations are always good, so throwing 2 and taking none is better than throwing 3 and maybe taking 2, especially if the opponent lands the final shot.
@@myboxingcoach Thanks Coach!
@@myboxingcoach Thanks Fran!
I will practice as you taught.
Very nice, I have been training at home and the long range hook and uppercut is something that has been overlooked
+meerak7973 Nice
Thanks for the training
I love this guy.
Thank you Mr. Sands of giving this video I wont go boring on what I am doing every day! Thanks for the variations!
You are welcome and thank you.
Thank you for your time
I just subscribed. I have a lot of respect for your advice man I got my offensive game thanks to your advice on slipping and staying active
Never thought of the different variations of 1-2. So simple and logical! Thanks for the tip! Will definitely try it out with the bag and at sparring as well! Thanks again!
Excellent :-)
L Lee omg could he be any more monotone and boring. Good coach, if you can stay awake.
+Spencer Wilbanks If your definition of boring is quality information.....
You look really good on the bag. Much better than the shadow boxing 😂
What country are you from sir? I can hear an accent in your voice. I love the knowledge you provide!
Absolutely brilliant coach Fran! Thank you.
On the inside I like the good old “45” lift the head up with a right uppercut then left hook to knock it off.
I've been coached; well, mainly in grappling, and this Fran Sands is no nonsense. My one and only boxing coach was no comparison to this tactician. In short sir, thanks for going over fundamentals as well as advanced skills.
Darryl Nuncio Thanks Darryl, really kind.
Very nice Sir. Great video.
+rfrancoi Thank you :-)
Thank You Fran you are a true Coach ive learned more from your videos than my own "Coach"
+Maverick Fermill Thanks, very kind
It's really great, I never seen it this way before, it's just like you brought to us a complete new machin gun. thank you so much.
I just want to say thank you for your videos mate!, you have have made me advance 110 hold in my boxing!
Brilliant. Thanks very much for you great and kind work
my best excellent coach . i love to watch several time your video.
Thanks, glad it helps.
Well done Fran, you're a regular Jake La Motta thank you for the insights!
+774CISCO You're welcome, thanks so much for the comment :-)
Best coach ever
Very Good teacher!!!!! Congratulacion!!!!
Really good video and the end is just brilliant demonstrating what you explained makes more sense :)
+Ricardo Bribiescas Thank you, really glad it helps
What I do is get a 1 2 and add other punches onto it if I need to it all so helps me mix my boxing up a bit when I am in the ring
Pretty impressive 1, 2. Lots of snap
Some great boxing tips.
your doing great Coach!! Don’t worry about the haters because at the end of the day there watching this channel!!
Awesome stuff!! And clearly explained!!!
Awesome stuff!
+WattUNeed Thank you
just found yr vids...am thinking of doing uwc...and have found yr vids very informative... especially footwork...I am right handed...but have had my left knee reconstructed so I am weary of leading of my left leg...I've had to change from orthodox to southpaw and find it difficult to move like I did...also I now have my power punch as my lead punch in...how can I get more power into my now back hand...
thanks
Great video as always Fran, thank you.
leetf You are very welcome, thank you for the comment
How are you going to stop a body shot with your arm so wide apart and your to square if your fighting long range. Your right cross will have less power if your square. I'm a coach your videos are great look back at the video and see your mistakes.
I’m short/tall, how should I box?
COACH: You need to box well.
‘Nuff said!
Vous explique très bien vous exercices coach merci yassine d'Algérie
Great work
This guy is excellent
Basic but effective, keep on matey!
mark rivera Cheers mark
Great video !
thank you frank lot of help with answer
This is an awesome and super helpful video you got here sir, I'm doing quite well by following your tutorial! Btw, what sup with those orange and blue lines on the floor? Are they for footwork pattern??
Thank you. Yes they are, we have them everywhere
isn't the back hand uppercut after the jab for the more advanced boxer?
Moving in to mid or short range definitely would be. At long range though it's much lower risk.
Hey Fran, great video, great channel! You deserve 2 million more subscribers! In your opinion, how long should a beginner work on footwork and technique before advancing to working with bags, pads and eventually sparing partners? when should his first fight be. These are all assuming that he works hard, is fairly talented and listens to his coaches advice. What do you think?
+Strength Frank Hey Frank, thanks, that's really kind of you to say. My view is that footwork should be practised in drills, shadow boxing, heavy bags and pads right from the outset. Sparring should come probably 4-8 weeks later although very gentle 'open' sparring (with a more experienced guy looking after you) could come sooner. Tech sparring is also good. Worth checking out the sparring article on the MyBoxingCoach website, there's a video too.
Thank you for your response, Fran! I just started boxing a few months ago. Since I have almost 20 years of experience in practicing and coaching strength sports (powerlifting, weightlifting and bodybuilding) I know, that most importantly for a beginner is finding a great mentor and getting good guidance. I really appreciate your advice and am looking forward for more great videos. Is it possible to train with you intensively for a month or so?
Coach. Should we do more shadow boxing or time on the heavy bag for improvement?
Always great information ✊!!
Thanks for watching 👍
Thankyou sir..u r doing good job.....
Mister Sands, regardless of physical condition, any person who starts moving their body at that speed will start breathing heavier into the mic. That's why you see singers have a sort of filter for their mics during studio recordings with a "breath sound threshold" those lil thingies will delete out of the recording. Also, If you moved slower us beginners would find it easier to appreciate the nuance in your technique :). Also, if you used a lot of those mouth guards that cover lower and upper teeth, with a hole in the middle for breathing, you might have gotten used to mouth breathing a bit which is the opposite of what they teach you in voice lessons
Thank you very good instructional material!
+Ethnikaorify Georg Thank you. Assuming by your name that you are Greek? Birthplace of boxing :-)
Υes you are right I am Greek! Absolutely true!
Less is more, thank´s for sharing !
Fran,
I noticed that you don't slide your left foot forward when you jab, but pivot on it instead. Is that more effective?
By the way, very nice job hitting the bag. Excellent form.
Bill
You can always do both.
You should always pivot about an 1/8th of a turn for maximal range, but stepping forward is optional.
Nice speed nd power 👍🥊🥊
Should you be relaxed on tense when boxing ?
Fran : Hope I got you thinking...
Me: Believe me Fran you got me thinking! Thanks from USA.
Great video
About short boxers asking for advice: study all the famous short fighters from the last 40-50 years.
Thank you coach
Hi Fran, when you work the bag are you wearing contact lenses? Do you need to have a certain standard of vision to be able to box? Thx m8
Ben Sisko No contacts. I am long sighted and have always worn glasses. There are eye tests involved in getting passed medically fit to box.
Thanks for the video coach. Learning to play off range and distance has really helped me especially with taller fighters. The One Two in its many forms is simple but effective. I have been using the BTF for couple of years. If you want to see or have a good laugh - check out the link below. Great stuff as always.
Boxing Training
Great stuff Jon. Left a comment on your vid, hope it helps.
Fitness looks fine coach! Not Sugar Ray in his prime but damn good nonetheless.
Conor McGregor loves the long range uppercut... Great vid as always coach Fran.
Thanks
Why do you slightly turn your lead foot slightly when you jab?
All the combo started with the lead hand?
Good stuff.
Very informative video! Makes ya think that fancy isn't always better! Keep it simple stupid! Plus I loved his sarcasm during the video lol.
Thanks Andrew :-)
awesome. is switching stance often a good thing?
If you are comfortable and effective then yes, it makes you awkward to deal with.
This is what i like from british people, they always give u their best. They either they will do something or not at all
Do you believe stepping into the jab or (the falling step) generates more power as jack dempsey stated? And wouldnt that be the correct way to put the jab into motion?
+alex flores To be honest there are lots of variables when it comes to looking for power, especially with a jab. Will check out the falling step, get lots of questions on the falling step so I need to check it out.