Good footwork isn’t only about movement, but begins by providing a solid foundation for you to build your boxing arsenal on.
PLACEMENT: Your feet should be slightly more than shoulder width apart. Less than that and you will likely be off-balance. More, and you will have trouble shifting your weight properly and won’t be capable of generating any power.
BALANCE: Your weight should be evenly distributed between your right and left side, with a greater emphasis placed on the balls of your feet.
POSITIONING: Both feet should be placed at a 45 degree angle to generate maximum leverage when driving off your back toe.
EXECUTION: Each time you punch, your weight should be shifting from side to side so that you are using the momentum of your body mass to create power.
MOVEMENT: Never cross your feet and when you are moving, try to maintain a consistent amount of distance every time you step. Always return to your basic boxing stance.
INTENT: Move with purpose and commitment, otherwise your are uselessly wasting energy.
MOTION: Step, dance and use purposeful angles to get the competitive edge when it comes to footwork. Anything else is just movement. Make every action count.