The basic boxing stance is meant to be easy to strike and defend quickly for beginners. With both hands ready to strike instantly, you’re well-guarded in this stance. For more advanced body movements and counter-punching chances, more advanced athletes will use multiple boxing stances.
Stance
The proper boxing stance that beginners should use starts with your front toe and back heel on the center line. Your dominant hand should be in the back (if you are right handed, your left hand should be forward and if you are left handed, your right hand should be forward). Your weight should be equally distributed across both legs and yours knees should be slightly bent. Your feet should be diagonal and a little wider than shoulder width apart. Elbows should be tucked down into the sides of your body and your hands should be up and covering your face. You have to protect your face with your hands, tuck your chin down into your neck to avoid being struck right on the chin and your eyes should be above your gloves. Finally you should be relaxed and breathing is very important. You should be able to come back to this position after every boxing movement.
Movement
The step-drag and pivot maneuvers totally need to be learned by beginners. At first, this type of movement may seem complicated because many individuals have a habit of often jumping off the ground. You want to keep your feet down on the ground in boxing, so that you are fully prepared to strike, defend, or pull away at any time. Often, it is a big waste of energy to jump around. Once you develop better conditioning and technique, the flashy footwork will come naturally. The basic method to drag step is to use the lead foot to step and drag the rear foot. This boxing footwork technique of stepping and dragging means that the weight is grounded and always ready to strike or defend. It also keeps your feet from walking or crossing, which can make you fall off balance.
The next most effective technique for boxing footwork you’ll need is the pivot. It is achieved by pivoting off the front foot. You can use it defensively to stop attacks, or to discover different punching angles offensively. By putting you out of harm’s way and still holding you in range to throw counter hits, a pivot may be useful for counter-punching.