Movement

Pivot

A pivot rotates your body around the lead foot to create a new angle, taking you off the opponent's centerline while keeping you in range to punch. It's how skilled boxers 'disappear' and re-appear on the side.

How to do it

1. 1Plant the lead foot.
2. 2Push off the rear foot to swing the body around.
3. 3Keep hands up and stance intact through the turn.
4. 4Land facing a new angle, ready to fire.

Common mistakes

• Pivoting off-balance.
• Dropping the guard mid-turn.
• Over-rotating past the target.