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What is a Jab?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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A jab is a quick punch, used to stun an opponent, to find range and to counter an opponent who is using a slower technique.<\/p>\n

It is the most common punch seen in boxing, used to keep an opponent back and to gauge movement before committing with a different, more powerful punch.<\/p>\n

It is used by taller fighters to keep his\/her opponent at range\/distance.<\/p>\n

As it is thrown with the lead hand and finishes with the arm fully extended, it is the longest punch possible (without moving the feet).<\/p>\n

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How to Jab Harder<\/h2>\n
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There are a number of ways to add more power to a jab.<\/p>\n

First, make sure your punching technique and ‘kinetic chain’ is optimal.<\/p>\n

A few things you can try to add power to your jab:<\/p>\n

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  • Step\/stamp your lead foot down just before you jab<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Obviously this will slow the movement down a lot and be a big giveaway if you do it each time the you throw a jab. So throw some dummies\/feints and mix this up with quicker jabs, thrown just from the shoulder.<\/p>\n

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    • Step your lead foot forwards and land with the toes turned inwards a little<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      By stepping inwards a little and rotating your foot, you will force your hips to rotate, adding rotational force the the jab.<\/p>\n

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      • Try throwing the punch from your waist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Throwing from the waist like Floyd Mayweather does, will add rotational force to the punch.<\/p>\n

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        • For extra power, try rotating your rear foot – use the technique below:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          • If jabbing with the left hand, keep the right heel off the floor – ‘spring-load’ your rear foot<\/li>\n
          • Begin\u00a0the jab by rotating the right heel clockwise\/towards the right<\/li>\n
          • Twist the body so your chest faces to the right, but keep looking forwards<\/li>\n
          • Finally extend the arm and twist the first so the thumb points down at the end of the punch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n