Cross → Jab → Cross
EasyCross to Jab to Cross flips the usual boxing order. Leading with the rear hand breaks the expected 1-2 rhythm, so the first power shot arrives before they are ready for it.
What this combo trains
This combination trains rhythm disruption and rear-hand timing. Opening with the cross defies the jab-first pattern opponents read automatically, the jab then resets your range and hides your intent, and the second cross lands on a defense that is still off-tempo. It develops disguising your lead, committing the rear hand from range, and controlling the beat of an exchange.
Step by step
- 1.Cross
Lead with the cross off the rear hand, driving hip rotation to land the power shot before they expect a jab.
- 2.Jab
Bring the jab back off the lead hand to reset your range and mask what is coming next.
- 3.Cross
Return the cross off the rear hand with full hip rotation, landing on a guard still caught behind the broken rhythm.
Common mistakes
- Winding up on the lead cross, which erases the surprise that makes leading with the rear hand work.
- Leaving the lead hand low after the opening cross, exposing you to the counter.
- Throwing the jab as an afterthought instead of using it to reset range for the second cross.
- Overreaching on the first cross so you are out of position to fire the second.
Who it suits
An easy combination for orthodox or southpaw, since every side mirrors to your stance. It suits fighters who want to practice breaking rhythm and committing the rear hand from range.
Why it works
Inverted boxing rhythm: leading with the rear hand breaks the expected 1-2 timing.
Workouts with this combo
- Fundamentals FourOne focus per short round: hands, teeps, punch-into-kick, then everything.Beginner
- Boxing to KicksThe classic ladder: start with hands, add a weapon every round.Beginner–intermediate
- Championship FiveA stadium fight in shape: feel out, impose, hold output, answer pressure, empty the tank.Advanced
- Express TenA full session in ten minutes: five short rounds of the beginner canon.All levels
- Boxing FundamentalsThe punches every boxer owns: one-twos, then the hook, then all of them at once.Beginner
- Punch-Out FinisherVolume rounds: the basics called five at a time until the shoulders burn.All levels
- Twelve RoundsThe championship distance: two rounds on each theme, then four of everything.Advanced