I spend a lot of time watching instructional videos, and always come back to these. concise, easy to understand etc etc. Something as simple as showing the punch from different angles..... awesome
@TheTony22019 I read your other comment as well. That's one hell of a roll of honour. Winning an AAU title with just 35 bouts under your belt is a major achievement. And then getting ranked back when there was just WBA and WBC is even more impressive. Losing your mum and sis must have had a devastating effect. It speaks of your character that you have subsequently contributed so much to the sport. I'm truly honoured that you have taken some time to watch my vids. Thanks so much
I tend to watch your videos about a dozen times in a row, practicing things in between them trying to match what I see and your advice. I don't have money for boxing instruction, so I really like this videos. One of the toughest things for me with the jab was wanting to lean forward, and learning to push off with the front leg. I am glad you took the time to emphasize these details.
I box myself and came across this guys videos a week or two ago. There are thousands of boxing videos on youtube but i have to say this man is probably the best person i have seen on youtube. His technical knowledge is fantastic and the videos are very well shot and very simple to watch and improve my own technique on. I have subscribed, love the videos, great job, please keep them coming.
I was taught for about 6 months by a coach called terry mccloughlin, a scouse chap himself, mirrored alot of the things you say in this video here, always good to watch as a refresher to stop bad habits creeping in...great video thanks.
Cheers pal, really great comment. I know the level of responsibility that we feel as coaches making sure that our boxers have the 'right learning'. Crap advice in our game gets kids hurt. So, the fact that you feel comfortable recommending this stuff to your boxers is a great honour for me. I really appreciate it. If any of the kids have any questions tell them to post a comment on the site with a reference to 'IdleSurfer' and I'll get right back to them.
man you are such a great teacher!! you focus a lot on using the full body to generate power..and from your videos really comes out that a boxer is not just a person with big arms!!
Excellent stuff. Coaching and fighting are very different. Certainly the latter can support the former, but taking that step into coaching from fighting is always something that takes a little time. Really glad that fellow coaches are happy to use this resource, makes me realize what I have produced is in some way worthy. Thanks.
Wow, i feel like i just unlocked a lot of speed and power in my jab from just now practicing your instruction. Incredible! Glad I came across your channel, I like how you teach
@ShuyuKoukin I understand and agree. In an ideal world we would always go forward with a jab so that we can 'assert' ourselves on the fight. But jabbing and moving together are 2 skills, not one. As a coach I am isolating the jab for the purposes of demonstration. In my Boxing Training Foundation available on the site I describe how to combine the jab with foot movement. Thanks
Thanks coach, I will train harder to be precise and accurate....this is so far the best explanation I found on UA-cam. I needed to learn defend myself in streets so I chosed boxing but was not really sure what to start with. Your playlist for beginners show the order in which one should start, thanks a lot for that sir. I didn't find such stuff anywhere else in youtube. Gratitude from bottom of my heart sir. Keep going and uploading tutorials.
Definitely the most underrated boxing coach on youtube. If people watched more Fran Sands instead of Tony Jeffries we would have a lot less terrible youtube boxers.
@TheTony22019 Hey Tony. I got taken to the gym at the age of 6. First fight at 11 then boxed on to the age of 21. Did OK, got to represent England at under-19 level, had around 60 bouts. Started coaching at about 25, and been enjoying that ever since. From what I've noted in your comments, you've obviously got a strong boxing background yourself. what's your story?
Loved your greeat instructions on the jab. Don't give a tel, stay centered, return the jab the same way it went out. Very good advice and yet look how many people, including the pros who don't follow it. Again, thanks.
Hi, Eubank used to jump in with his jab but someone said he had a better jab than Roy Jones. I saw a quick study on how Jones used his jab to control the much smaller Pazienza in the 90`s, to me Jones was clearly better trained on the jab than Eubank have you seen these fighters and what do you think? Thanks.
I don't like boxers to lean in because this potentially adds mass to the opponent's punch. Check out the Wladimir Klitschko article on the site, now he has a jab and doesn't lean in. Thanks
Well I certainly know where im going from now on. Thank you so much for ALL these videos. Just starting to learn this incredible sport and my headaches are now gone from trying to find the right video, or the right book since im so broke and cant afford a coach/trainer. A true Master! And the playlist has started! Thank you sir.
When I was younger I was taught to step into my jabs. Not just shifting my weight forward as you demonstrated, but actually stepping in with my lead leg, whilst keeping my rear leg planted. Might I ask, is this also wrong in your opinion?
@aky19832001 Hey aky, thanks for taking the time to comment. Whilst you are slightly shorter than the average heavyweight, there's no reason why you can't out jab the taller guys. The key I suppose is to lean towards the counterpunching option. Show a feint, use a block or parry then strike with your own jab. If you can draw the lead of a taller guy, then their reach advantage is pretty much removed. There are articles on the MyBoxingCoach site that cover these skills. Hope this helps ;-)
Thank you sir! I actually implemented this a bit more retrain in sparring this week. I worked off of my jab and came in. But as you said, its all about timing and be able to sucesfully feint. I'm now realizing I can use being shorter as an advantage for me, make them work to punch down.
@alekoskipou There are a number of ways to throw a jab. The main rule is that you don't throw your weight behind it, you rotate the body and make sure the shot is controlled
Oh no, I've been found out. All those many years of boxing and coaching have amounted to nothing. Undone by such an insightful and clever comment. Back to the drawing board for me. I suppose that as long as you are not a 'hater', then that's all that matters.
@3876samf Good question. There are a couple of right-handers who've become top southpaws (Hagler and Pac famously). However, my view is that the power hand should be held at the rear as this allows greater rotation and therefore more power. This said, If I have a boxer who likes to switch, and as long as the boxer does it well and at the right time, then no problem at all.
@ILykToDoDuhDrifting We can always get countered, The risk is more around adding your body weight (by the forward momentum) to the incoming shot. You add power to the punch coming at you, never a good thing. Thanks for the question.
I boxed as a kid and trained with some pretty good guys/boxers. Well to make a long story short I got out of it after some years and I’m a bit older now but I am getting back into proper technique and it’s all the little things you forget and why. For the most part I am pretty sound with the basics BUT I love your videos to sharpen up and maybe fix that little thing I’m doing wrong. I’m not getting in the ring anymore I’m just doing it for the fitness and love of the ART!! Some of the best videos on UA-cam about Boxing proper boxing.
Hello John. thanks pal, really happy that this stuff helps you polish up on your style. It is really easy to overlook things over time, so good on you for having the mindset to keep on learning.
Fran Sands I have pretty good fundamentals but I am a bit out of boxing shape. I see some of these guys that are so called teachers and some of the stuff they teach is plain scary! It seems everyone wants to look and be flashy these days and they don’t learn the root of boxing all the little things. Them little things are very important to learn and I’d rather be fundamentally sound in basics then flashy any day lol.
There's speaks the voice of experience. The basics done well don't let people down. UA-cam can't convey the 1000's of hours that a young Mayweather, Leonard, Ali and anyone else we care to mention put in to enable them to get that good. My primary responsibility as a boxing coach is to look after the well being of the boxer, that involves drilling the basics of defence and offense so that they are safe to 'learn by doing' - there really is no substitute. Thanks again John, nice to have you watch my stuff mate.
I'm not physically able for hard training anymore. However, skill is something I can always work on. I find working on more dynamic footwork/head/combination drills, refining the basics etc to be quite rewarding.. although id still love to be able for the ring!
@TheTony22019 Agreed. Some of the advice on UA-cam is worse than useless, it's reckless. Some of them may have had a few spars, or even one or two fights. But doing and coaching are two different things. Took me a year or two just to realize I wasn't the boxer anymore and to begin the process of learning to be a coach. Still learning years later and will likely never stop learning! Favorite fighter? Always a tough call between Duran and Hagler; two greats for different reasons. Yours?
Funny, that word you used ending in 'er' was the one I had in mind for the original comment. Cheers mate, sometimes you need someone to point out the obvious way to deal with such things ;-)
@DoAction That is not wrong. There are many different types of jabs. This is a basic jab. Power jabs or stiff jabs usually are stepped in to, and they are used to stun your opponent or open him up or even just to close distance or cause damage from a long range.
Thanks. I couldn't really give any advice on exercises following such a serious injury, physiotherapists give you any advice? The weight will come off easily enough once you get fully active.
@myboxingcoach It does. I just don't fully understand the physics, but I do understand the general rule. I wouldn't want to help the opponent any...Thank you.
Just stumbled on your videos and this is the 3rd I'm watching. Love it. I'm getting on a bit now lol, well 42, still pretty fit and in good shape. I'm starting Muay Thai and Brazilian Ju Jitsu (there is no Boxing where I live) and wondered if there is any difference between the punching techniques in boxing and muay Thai? Any information is appreciated.
this video shows how to show a single jab without moving, slipping, etc. those are separate skills - all punches *end* with arm, never *start* with arm - accelerate like whip by turning lead leg inward - turn palm down at ~70% extension - never lean forward. If needed just *move* forwad - hand must come right back to guard
I spend a lot of time watching instructional videos, and always come back to these. concise, easy to understand etc etc. Something as simple as showing the punch from different angles..... awesome
Thank you very much indeed. This is the way actual coaches present stuff, others often are quite vague...simple works best.
@TheTony22019 I read your other comment as well. That's one hell of a roll of honour. Winning an AAU title with just 35 bouts under your belt is a major achievement. And then getting ranked back when there was just WBA and WBC is even more impressive. Losing your mum and sis must have had a devastating effect. It speaks of your character that you have subsequently contributed so much to the sport. I'm truly honoured that you have taken some time to watch my vids. Thanks so much
I am from Turkey and we train with your Videos Fran. You do a great Job
Thank you very much, that is very kind and I am glad that my videos help
Good thing about these vids - they're timeless!!!
Just passed my england boxing level 1 coaching course, these vids helped massively. Thanks
I tend to watch your videos about a dozen times in a row, practicing things in between them trying to match what I see and your advice. I don't have money for boxing instruction, so I really like this videos. One of the toughest things for me with the jab was wanting to lean forward, and learning to push off with the front leg. I am glad you took the time to emphasize these details.
Mr. Sands, your classes are gold. Thank you very much.
I box myself and came across this guys videos a week or two ago. There are thousands of boxing videos on youtube but i have to say this man is probably the best person i have seen on youtube.
His technical knowledge is fantastic and the videos are very well shot and very simple to watch and improve my own technique on.
I have subscribed, love the videos, great job, please keep them coming.
I was taught for about 6 months by a coach called terry mccloughlin, a scouse chap himself, mirrored alot of the things you say in this video here, always good to watch as a refresher to stop bad habits creeping in...great video thanks.
Cheers pal, really great comment. I know the level of responsibility that we feel as coaches making sure that our boxers have the 'right learning'. Crap advice in our game gets kids hurt. So, the fact that you feel comfortable recommending this stuff to your boxers is a great honour for me. I really appreciate it. If any of the kids have any questions tell them to post a comment on the site with a reference to 'IdleSurfer' and I'll get right back to them.
Still love watching this
James Morgan Cheers James
man you are such a great teacher!!
you focus a lot on using the full body to generate power..and from your videos really comes out that a boxer is not just a person with big arms!!
Glad you like the Simon. Long may it continue.
Excellent stuff. Coaching and fighting are very different. Certainly the latter can support the former, but taking that step into coaching from fighting is always something that takes a little time. Really glad that fellow coaches are happy to use this resource, makes me realize what I have produced is in some way worthy. Thanks.
Wow, i feel like i just unlocked a lot of speed and power in my jab from just now practicing your instruction. Incredible! Glad I came across your channel, I like how you teach
Fantastic, welcome
@ShuyuKoukin I understand and agree. In an ideal world we would always go forward with a jab so that we can 'assert' ourselves on the fight. But jabbing and moving together are 2 skills, not one. As a coach I am isolating the jab for the purposes of demonstration. In my Boxing Training Foundation available on the site I describe how to combine the jab with foot movement. Thanks
Been kickboxing for years. Injured and 42 yrs old, Fran, I'm learning the fundamentals from you.
Thanks pal, glad you are enjoying the work👍
Am in love with ur book!!!
what is the title of the book?
There are indeed. 6 separate videos, one for each uppercut at short, mid and long range.
Thanks coach, I will train harder to be precise and accurate....this is so far the best explanation I found on UA-cam. I needed to learn defend myself in streets so I chosed boxing but was not really sure what to start with. Your playlist for beginners show the order in which one should start, thanks a lot for that sir. I didn't find such stuff anywhere else in youtube. Gratitude from bottom of my heart sir. Keep going and uploading tutorials.
Definitely the most underrated boxing coach on youtube. If people watched more Fran Sands instead of Tony Jeffries we would have a lot less terrible youtube boxers.
You're welcome and thank you for leaving a comment.
@TheTony22019 Hey Tony. I got taken to the gym at the age of 6. First fight at 11 then boxed on to the age of 21. Did OK, got to represent England at under-19 level, had around 60 bouts. Started coaching at about 25, and been enjoying that ever since. From what I've noted in your comments, you've obviously got a strong boxing background yourself. what's your story?
Loved your greeat instructions on the jab. Don't give a tel, stay centered, return the jab the same way it went out. Very good advice and yet look how many people, including the pros who don't follow it. Again, thanks.
@bigsolo1 Thanks, and welcome back to the sport!
This video helps so much, one of the best boxing channels I've seen
Your explanations are simply perfect. Greetings from a Brazil's boxe beginner.
Obrigado Evandro :-)
Hi, Eubank used to jump in with his jab but someone said he had a better jab than Roy Jones. I saw a quick study on how Jones used his jab to control the much smaller Pazienza in the 90`s, to me Jones was clearly better trained on the jab than Eubank have you seen these fighters and what do you think? Thanks.
Superb. Well done for trying new things. Keep on pushing the boundaries.
Yes, 'MyBoxingCoach'
Just found your channel. Been boxing training for about 2 months now. Quality vids mate very helpful...cheers for the uploads.
Cheers Vick. I like to keep an eye on your expert videos too, very nice.
That's a good approach you have, thanks for the comment.
I don't like boxers to lean in because this potentially adds mass to the opponent's punch. Check out the Wladimir Klitschko article on the site, now he has a jab and doesn't lean in. Thanks
I can’t believe I just got this for free. Keep up the videos, Coach.
best boxing coach on yt. You make a lot of learning possible for me, thank you!
You're welcome and thanks for the comment.
Well I certainly know where im going from now on. Thank you so much for ALL these videos. Just starting to learn this incredible sport and my headaches are now gone from trying to find the right video, or the right book since im so broke and cant afford a coach/trainer. A true Master! And the playlist has started! Thank you sir.
When I was younger I was taught to step into my jabs. Not just shifting my weight forward as you demonstrated, but actually stepping in with my lead leg, whilst keeping my rear leg planted. Might I ask, is this also wrong in your opinion?
That's a really nice comment. Thank you very much.
Thank you and you're welcome
Wicked tutorial. Clear, precise and on point, like my jab after watching this video several times.
This You Tube Video is the most consistent with my own coach's instructions that I have seen so far.
Very well done indeed!
Brilliant video as always - look forward to the rest of the series
Great tips.. I already have a coach but I always try to gather as much advise as I can to polish every technique I learn so thanks for sharing mister.
Wow! Thanks, mate!! You're a really good tutor!
A boxing beginner from Hong Kong.
@aky19832001 Hey aky, thanks for taking the time to comment. Whilst you are slightly shorter than the average heavyweight, there's no reason why you can't out jab the taller guys. The key I suppose is to lean towards the counterpunching option. Show a feint, use a block or parry then strike with your own jab. If you can draw the lead of a taller guy, then their reach advantage is pretty much removed. There are articles on the MyBoxingCoach site that cover these skills. Hope this helps ;-)
Thank you sir! I actually implemented this a bit more retrain in sparring this week. I worked off of my jab and came in. But as you said, its all about timing and be able to sucesfully feint. I'm now realizing I can use being shorter as an advantage for me, make them work to punch down.
@alekoskipou There are a number of ways to throw a jab. The main rule is that you don't throw your weight behind it, you rotate the body and make sure the shot is controlled
Oh no, I've been found out. All those many years of boxing and coaching have amounted to nothing. Undone by such an insightful and clever comment. Back to the drawing board for me. I suppose that as long as you are not a 'hater', then that's all that matters.
@sgt7 You're taking the right approach, sounds good to me.
@3876samf Good question. There are a couple of right-handers who've become top southpaws (Hagler and Pac famously). However, my view is that the power hand should be held at the rear as this allows greater rotation and therefore more power. This said, If I have a boxer who likes to switch, and as long as the boxer does it well and at the right time, then no problem at all.
Love your calmness and way to explain things. Thanks alot.
Thanks for the instruction!
You're welcome and thanks!
Thank you so much for your amazing work🙌 I’ve never had someone explaining these simple punches like this to me 🙏🏻
Great video! Clear and precise breakdown. It's hard to believe you don't have more views.
Loving your neww HD versions.Thanks for posting vedios it has helped us a lot. Plz keep it up.
You're welcome and thank you
@ILykToDoDuhDrifting We can always get countered, The risk is more around adding your body weight (by the forward momentum) to the incoming shot. You add power to the punch coming at you, never a good thing. Thanks for the question.
I boxed as a kid and trained with some pretty good guys/boxers. Well to make a long story short I got out of it after some years and I’m a bit older now but I am getting back into proper technique and it’s all the little things you forget and why. For the most part I am pretty sound with the basics BUT I love your videos to sharpen up and maybe fix that little thing I’m doing wrong. I’m not getting in the ring anymore I’m just doing it for the fitness and love of the ART!! Some of the best videos on UA-cam about Boxing proper boxing.
Hello John. thanks pal, really happy that this stuff helps you polish up on your style. It is really easy to overlook things over time, so good on you for having the mindset to keep on learning.
Fran Sands I have pretty good fundamentals but I am a bit out of boxing shape. I see some of these guys that are so called teachers and some of the stuff they teach is plain scary! It seems everyone wants to look and be flashy these days and they don’t learn the root of boxing all the little things. Them little things are very important to learn and I’d rather be fundamentally sound in basics then flashy any day lol.
There's speaks the voice of experience. The basics done well don't let people down. UA-cam can't convey the 1000's of hours that a young Mayweather, Leonard, Ali and anyone else we care to mention put in to enable them to get that good. My primary responsibility as a boxing coach is to look after the well being of the boxer, that involves drilling the basics of defence and offense so that they are safe to 'learn by doing' - there really is no substitute. Thanks again John, nice to have you watch my stuff mate.
I'm not physically able for hard training anymore. However, skill is something I can always work on. I find working on more dynamic footwork/head/combination drills, refining the basics etc to be quite rewarding.. although id still love to be able for the ring!
@TheTony22019 Agreed. Some of the advice on UA-cam is worse than useless, it's reckless. Some of them may have had a few spars, or even one or two fights. But doing and coaching are two different things. Took me a year or two just to realize I wasn't the boxer anymore and to begin the process of learning to be a coach. Still learning years later and will likely never stop learning! Favorite fighter? Always a tough call between Duran and Hagler; two greats for different reasons. Yours?
@TheTony22019 Not a problem, apology accepted, no hard feelings. One of those things but thanks for clearing it up.
feel like im late to the party, but thought id leave a comment anyway to say cheers for the content!
Funny, that word you used ending in 'er' was the one I had in mind for the original comment. Cheers mate, sometimes you need someone to point out the obvious way to deal with such things ;-)
this is a great break down. Thank you sir
You are welcome, thank you
@DoAction That is not wrong. There are many different types of jabs. This is a basic jab. Power jabs or stiff jabs usually are stepped in to, and they are used to stun your opponent or open him up or even just to close distance or cause damage from a long range.
I been boxing for about almost 2 years and the only jab I use is the flicker jab and it works for me best to set up my right
Have to say fran your uploads are lethal 👍🇮🇪
Thanks. I couldn't really give any advice on exercises following such a serious injury, physiotherapists give you any advice? The weight will come off easily enough once you get fully active.
@myboxingcoach i will use your notes in my training for my next ring fight ty
@myboxingcoach It does. I just don't fully understand the physics, but I do understand the general rule. I wouldn't want to help the opponent any...Thank you.
You heard right sir.
I was taught to quick step forward with the jab. My trainer told I could close the distance stepping in with the jab.
Thank you.
@abacgnu1 Thank you, very kind. Good skills will always win out over strength. Thanks again
don't neglect movement for the easy way out, its vital to boxing! learn every aspect.
You're very welcome
Very good concise instruction. Thanks & great video!
awsome explaination just what ive been looking for, thankyou!
Great stuff! Proper, meaningful explanation. I will definitely use this in my class. Thank you sir🙏
Thanks for all your videos! Don't mind those idiots hating on your videos, that is basically the online world.
Excellent video. A big thumbs up
That tip not to lean foward very helpful because I never knew lol
Just stumbled on your videos and this is the 3rd I'm watching. Love it. I'm getting on a bit now lol, well 42, still pretty fit and in good shape. I'm starting Muay Thai and Brazilian Ju Jitsu (there is no Boxing where I live) and wondered if there is any difference between the punching techniques in boxing and muay Thai? Any information is appreciated.
this video shows how to show a single jab without moving, slipping, etc. those are separate skills
- all punches *end* with arm, never *start* with arm
- accelerate like whip by turning lead leg inward
- turn palm down at ~70% extension
- never lean forward. If needed just *move* forwad
- hand must come right back to guard
What's your reference number on BoxRec? Maybe I can get some video of your fighting and we could do an analysis?
Very helpful video, cheers mate
Thanks for the lesson coach !
@Squeaky4CC You're welcome Squeeky, and you take care in those street fights!
i did a jab while sitting down and my back popped
xD
Lmfao!
LOL!
Very interesting I always wondered if you were supposed to slightly rotate your lead foot when throwing the jab.
Thank you very much coach
@aky19832001 Excellent, keep analysing and looking for ways of dealing with those tall guys Aky.
great video the best i've seen
Good instruction coach!
Obrigada! De nada
Love GGG and Lomas jab
Eat sensibly (no junk food/fizzy drinks) and train hard. Do plenty of running too, great for aerobic fitness and weight loss.
Thank you so much for the exact explanation, really appreciate it.
Arason Suresh Most welcome, thank you for taking the time to watch and comment