Uppercut in boxing is again, is used as an attacking-scoring shot, again a clean connect could possible end in a knockout. This shot is less risky compared to the hook, this is because when you throw the shot, there isn’t as much of a target compared to the hook. The uppercut is a punch used in boxing that usually aims at the opponent’s chin. It is, along with the cross, one of the two main punches that count in the statistics as power punches. It is known for causing more damage at a closer range.
1) From the boxing stance, the first action is a drop of the knees; a duck. The duck is a very simple skill which you can find out how to do by checking out the article ducking in boxing.
2) As the duck is taking place, there is an explosive thrust from the ball of the back foot. This thrust both initiates the shot and provides the power to rotate the hips and upper body. This action is what gives the shot it’s power.
3) The thrust from the back foot generates massive counter-clockwise rotation of the hips and upper body. Keep your back straight and rotate around your central axis, as covered in other videos on the site, for instance for the mid-range right uppercut to the head.
4)As the rotation of the upper body reaches it’s farthest point, the back hand (right hand for orthodox, left hand for southpaw) begins it’s journey to the target. The fist must accelerate toward the target and not travel at a consistent speed. Think of the ’crack’ of a whip lash, this crack is caused by the acceleration of the whip.
5) The same principle is in play when throwing any boxing shot, the right uppercut to the body included.
6) To be a true uppercut, the punch must land with the forearm aligned with the opponent’s vertical, central axis. If this is not the case, then the punch is a short right hook.
7) Having landed the shot, return the arm to the guard position instantly (as with the boxing stance).
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