The Stance: Orthodox vs. Unorthodox

LESSON #2 – 11/21 Monday

AIM: Are you and left-handed or right-handed boxer and how do you know?

DO NOW:

Answer the following questions in full sentences.

1.      Boxing began in what two countries?  Crete and Egypt

2.      In the 1700’s where did boxing reappear? Fencing schools in England

3.      What hand is used to throw a jab?  (Front or back) Front

4.      How many years ago did boxing begin? 2,500

5.      Name two things you must do to enter the ring? Wipe feet, ask permission

THE STANCE: ORTHODOX vs. UNORTHODOX (SOUTHPAW)

1.      Feet in L position for Orthodox. (in backwards L for unorthodox)

2.      Fists at cheek level

3.      thumbs over fingers

4.      Knees bent

5.      Weight on balls of feet

6.      Chin tucked in

7.      Elbows pointing toward floor (no chicken wings)

8.      Lead hand (front hand) always matches the foot that is in front.

9.      Orthodox = LEFT foot in front, LEFT hand in front

10.  Unorthodox = RIGHT foot in front, RIGHT hand in front.