Master the basic jab, a quick, straight punch used to measure distance and set up other punches.
Learn the cross, a powerful straight punch thrown with your dominant hand, often following a jab.
Practice the hook, a curved punch delivered with a bent arm, targeting your opponent's head or body.
Develop the uppercut, an upward punch used in close range to target your opponent's chin.
Understand the importance of footwork, including pivoting, shuffling, and circling to control the ring.
Focus on defensive techniques like blocking, parrying, and slipping punches to protect yourself from attacks.
Combine punches to create effective combinations, such as the jab-cross or hook-uppercut.
Learn to target your opponent's body with punches, as body shots can be powerful and strategic.