Getting in range

[light-welter]

I've recently been sparring with someone taller than me. He is also a counter puncher. I have been finding it difficult to get in range against him. Is it all in the head movement or is their anyone footwork technique i could use to get closer.

[Thumpa50814]

good question cause i feel the same

[karatekid530]

my favorite thing my coach had me do for a guy like that is to take a half step back on his jab and if he throws a right hand then slip that to the outside while moving in tight for body shots. but yes, lots of side to side movement and head movement. its cliche but think about tyson, he was often the shorter fighter and look at the strategies he used. dont kid yourself into thinking you're a KO machine but he was definitely good at getting inside.

[Pork Chop]

How about:
don't set till you're in range to punch
if he tries to prevent you from getting in range w/a punch, use head movement to close the gap and counter with hard shots
if he tries to prevent you from closing with footwork, cut off the ring

[Thumpa50814]

How about:
don't set till you're in range to punch
if he tries to prevent you from getting in range w/a punch, use head movement to close the gap and counter with hard shots
if he tries to prevent you from closing with footwork, cut off the ringwhat happenes if everytimeyou move your head the kid pops you i spar with this guy he is the welterweight amature champion in africa and he is really rangy i understand his experience is better but im not to bad myself but i cant seem to get in and do too much damage on the inside and head movement doesnt seem to be that effective seeins how he has quick feet and easily steps back

[Pork Chop]

Try parrying and/or fakes.
Try to figure out how he's figuring you out - make sure you have no tells.
Switch things up from time to time so you don't become predictable.
Experiment with different stances like the crouch.
Do crazy stuff like leading with the right so he's not sure what's coming.

[Thumpa50814]

Try parrying and/or fakes.
Try to figure out how he's figuring you out - make sure you have no tells.
Switch things up from time to time so you don't become predictable.
Experiment with different stances like the crouch.
Do crazy stuff like leading with the right so he's not sure what's coming.good stuff man keep feedin it to me :good

[401Tank]

double and triple up the jab its all about a gooood jab you can back him up and work your way in

[Pork Chop]

double and triple up the jab its all about a gooood jab you can back him up and work your way in
good idea on the jab. I woulda mentioned it but I figured if he was having a hard time getting into punching range then it wouldn't be landing. Doubling & tripling up can close distance as long as you understand that the first 1 or 2 might not land. You can also jab his jab; I do it sometimes as a southpaw.

[ralphc]

I've recently been sparring with someone taller than me. He is also a counter puncher. I have been finding it difficult to get in range against him. Is it all in the head movement or is their anyone footwork technique i could use to get closer.

"Range" is a concept for tall boxers who throw full extension punches. If you are fighting small you have to get inside and shorten your punches. Of course getting inside is not so easy against a good opponent. Mike Tyson and Joe Frazier figured out how to do it, and so can you.

[pugilist_boyd]

I Always Moved In With Fast Jabs The First Few Not Landing But They Made My Opp.back Up Or Guard Wich Made A Chance For Me To Jump In Or Trap Them In A Corner.like Already Mentioned Switch Things Up I Used To Like A Straight Right To The Stomach To Stun Taller Opp.also Taller Opp. Love The Jab Practice Slipping The First One And Contering At The Same Instance