The Jab

LESSON #3 – 11/28 Monday

AIM: How and when do you throw a jab?

DO NOW:

1.  What do we call ready position? On guard

2.  Name 5 things you need to do to be in ‘ready position’? Answers are last week’s notes

HOMEWORK: Study for quiz on Friday.

THE JAB

1.      The Jab is the most commonly used punch which is used to set up for the cross, which is the

         most powerful punch.

2.      It’s always thrown with the front hand (lead hand)

1. Orthodox = LEFT hand
2. Southpaw = RIGHT hand

3.   From on guard, take a small step forward with the lead foot, while punching at the same time.

4.   The punch is a quick snap out and return back to on guard position.