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Precise Body Punching Gets Results!

Great body punching in boxing is not that difficult to master.  For me, one of the key characteristics that all renowned body punchers possess is precision in the delivery of the punch.  In this 90 Second Boxing Tips video I am going to explain how to maximise your chances of landing the perfect body punch.

Being an excellent body puncher is something that you should aspire to because a well-executed body punch can end a fight within a split second, or can at least incapacitate an opponent for an extended period…always nice 🙂

Here is the video and then below is a further breakdown of great body punching in boxing.

Body punching precision

The Steps to Being a Great Body Puncher

Great body punching is not about smashing away wildly at the area below the neck and above the waist.  Great body punching is also not about pounding away at the ribs of the opponent.  The ribcage is a massively tough structure, a structure that is rarely damaged in a boxing ring because of the protection provided by the gloves.

It is vital that when throwing your body punches you focus on very specific areas of the body; this will regularly result in the kind of effect you want to see.

So, how do you pick those perfect positions to aim those carefully crafted body punches:

  1. Find the base of your sternum (the scientific name being the xiphoid process).
  2. The width of 3 fingers below that point is the solar plexus.  The solar plexus is a complex of nerves that are very vulnerable to impact.
  3. If your punch lands any lower than the solar plexus then the abdominal muscles are likely to absorb the impact of the shot.
  4. From the solar plexus, take the shape of an inverted ‘V’ down each side of the body, just below the lowermost rib.
  5. This area is where you will find the liver, the spleen and a root up inside the tough ribcage to all of the other goodies 🙂

Angle the Body Punches

So you have found the perfect location, the next task is to deliver the great body shot.  A key tip is to deliver the punch at an angle to ensure that the ‘shockwave’ of the body punch travels through as much of the mass of the body as possible.

The left hook body punch, the right hook body punch, the left uppercut body punch and the right uppercut body punch all drive home this ‘angle’ principle.

Some really simple principles that should deliver immediate improvements in your body punching.

Comments and questions below please.

Cheers

Fran

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  • dunstan October 27, 2022, 6:48 am

    HI FRAN, great videos, great advice as always , keep up the good work .
    DUNSTAN.

    • Fran October 29, 2022, 1:02 pm

      Thank you Dunstan, appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment👍

  • Bill March 31, 2020, 3:25 pm

    Fran,
    Excellent instruction that is easy to understand and follow. This is what makes you a great Boxing coach. Thank you for your time. You are very much appreciated!

    • Fran April 1, 2020, 4:44 pm

      Thank you Bill, I really appreciate you taking the time.

  • MICHAEL SPYROU September 30, 2018, 8:56 am

    i like your videos. i think if you use a partner it would make them perfect.

    • Fran October 2, 2018, 6:38 pm

      Thanks Michael. Will work more with some boxers on this stuff.

  • Rich February 15, 2018, 9:30 pm

    Kidney shots will bring the best man down. Great video Sir!

    • Fran February 18, 2018, 8:43 pm

      Indeed they will Rich, and they hurt like hell for days after

  • Gary September 20, 2015, 8:45 am

    Hi Fran

    Another great lesson Fran. Best explanation for the sternum
    and in particular the livers locations I have seen explained. Thanks again Fran.

    Cheers, Gary

    • Fran September 21, 2015, 8:24 pm

      Cheers Gary, you are most welcome mate.

  • pug September 19, 2015, 5:39 pm

    I can listen to you with my eyes closed and see it all Fran. As always, excellent instruction.

    • Fran September 19, 2015, 6:15 pm

      Thanks Ric, appreciated.

  • Paul_S September 19, 2015, 10:01 am

    Greetings Coach,

    That was a splendid lesson, as usual. Thanks for the new boxing insights and the personal well wishes.

    Have a blessed day.

    • Fran September 19, 2015, 6:14 pm

      Thanks Paul, same to you mate.

      Cheers

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