{"id":4535,"date":"2016-05-13T16:18:08","date_gmt":"2016-05-13T16:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blackbeltwhitehat.com\/?page_id=4535"},"modified":"2019-08-08T20:41:04","modified_gmt":"2019-08-08T20:41:04","slug":"cross-and-cross-counter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blackbeltwhitehat.com\/en\/technique-directory\/striking\/cross-and-cross-counter\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Throw a Cross in Boxing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The cross is thrown from the backhand as opposed to the jab which is thrown from your hand nearest to the opponent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is also know as the ‘backhand’ and the ‘straight right’ or ‘straight left’<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Conventionally a cross is thrown with a ‘twist’ at the end, whereby the thumb is rotated downwards towards the floor as the elbow extends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you keep the elbow tucked into the side, you can throw a quicker type of jab, however it will be much less powerful. Styles like JKD & Wing Chun my throw this type of punch, it can be effective when fighting in very close quarters (like in a crowded pub) but less so in a boxing or MMA match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can bring the elbow high, and close to your ear to create a slower, more powerful punch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Force Generation in a Cross<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Keep your back foot ‘on your toes’ with the heel up so you can twist your feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Force is (initially) generated by twisting the back foot\/toes. Drive from the floor and then stay relaxed as possible to allow the force to transfer to your hips, shoulder, elbow and then fist. Only tense up when contact is made with the opponent, bag or pad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you throw a right cross from orthodox stance (left foot in front), twist the right foot so that the heel moves in a counter clockwise direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Force comes from the foot, then the hips, shoulder and finally the arm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep the arm relaxed, do NOT throw the hand first, practice generating power from the feet and hips otherwise you will have a slow and stiff cross.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Punch Throw from the ‘foot-first’, then the waist, shoulder and THEN the hand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Pushing punch. Arm extends first = stiff & no power




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