In a grid an attacker is positioned on one end and a defender at the other end.
Defender passes to the attacker who attempts to score against the defender within the grid.
Low centre of gravity
light on feet - small steps.
Boxer hands - in tight to body
Foot in close
Head up.
Apprach attacker from angle and try shepard them out the grid.
Head position - Cheek to cheek. (low hit)
Impact of hit.
Leg Drive - focus on positive hit.
Ring of Steel - strong grip around attacker.
Land ontop of the tackle
Bounce back onto feet.
in more ways than one
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in more ways than one
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