•• Intermediate Counter Fighting
Slip and Counter Mitt/Bag Drill
Why This Matters for Boxing
Slip imaginary jab, throw hook, follow with cross — the slip-3-2 counter combination. This is boxing's bread-and-butter counter sequence, used by every champion from Ali to Canelo.
How To Do It
- 1Stand at the bag or with a pad holder.
- 2Slip an imaginary jab (move your head offline).
- 3Throw a lead hook to the bag.
- 4Follow immediately with a rear cross.
- 5Reset and repeat.
Sets
4
Reps
90s
Rest
30s
Pro Tips
- The slip must be real — move your head, don't just lean.
- The hook should come from the slip position — don't stand up first.
- The cross follows naturally from the hook rotation.