• Beginner Technical Drill
Slip Rope Drill
Why This Matters for Boxing
Engrains minimal head movement — slip just enough to avoid the punch, no more. The rope teaches efficiency: if you move too much, you waste energy; if you move too little, the rope touches you.
How To Do It
- 1Tie a rope at about chin height between two points.
- 2Stand in your fighting stance next to the rope.
- 3Move along the rope, slipping your head under it side to side.
- 4Move forward and backward while continuously slipping.
- 5Keep your feet active and your hands at guard.
Sets
3
Reps
60s continuous
Rest
30s
Pro Tips
- The rope should barely miss your head — that's the right amount of movement.
- Add punches after slips once you're comfortable.
- This is how Mike Tyson trained his head movement.