How to do it
Keep your chin tucked and eyes forward during every punch.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
- 2
Raise your fists to a defensive position near your face.
- 3
Punch diagonally across your body with your right hand, rotating your torso and pivoting on your left foot.
- 4
Return to the starting position and repeat with your left hand, pivoting on your right foot.
- 5
Alternate punches in a quick, controlled manner for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Rotate your torso and pivot on your back foot as you punch to engage your core and increase the intensity of the movement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Fully extending the punching arm to lockout
- ✕Dropping the non-punching hand from the face
- ✕Leaning the torso excessively forward