- When do I pivot?
- Do I pivot before or after a punch?
- Can I pivot while I throw a punch?
- What is a pivot foot?
The Pivot in Boxing
Learn to pivot efficiently changing directions quickly throwing off your opponent’s line of attack and opening up a new avenue of offense for you.It’s small and slight but a necessary tool to have. A good boxer should be able to do this almost instantly.Pivoting allows your body to turn to either your weak side or your strong side.Your weak side will be used more for defense and your strong side will be setting you up for the offense.Essentially it helps you work in tight spaces when you need to dodge a punch or deliver a strike by moving quickly into position.Why do we pivot
Simple - we get to add another tool to our bag of tricks!We can defuse an opponent’s attack.Staying in front of an attack is never recommended; you learn the benefits of moving to create angles.It can be used for defense and offense.Have a bad back?Instead of using only slips, this is a good alternative to use more legs and momentum to dodge a punch.Open up your stance and use it like a matador letting the bull go by and cashing in on style points with the judges.How to pivot in boxing
There are two directions to pivot in boxing.- Weakside: Referring to your lead hand, a weak side pivot is a defensive move to create more space.
- Strongside: Referring to your strong (typically back) hand, a strongside pivot is a defense that creates offense by opening up to your opponent with both hands available.