Boxing is all about the fine art of not getting hurt. A key part of boxing is learning how to respond to a punch. Although it's almost impossible to avoid being hit by a punch, these simple techniques can help you reduce your risk of being struck by the opponent's punches. Floyd Mayweather famousized the pull counter. It involves taking a small step backwards to avoid an opponent's punch and then springing forward. You can capitalize on a missed opponent’s shot by using your back foot for a springboard. Then, you can move forward. This can often help you win the fight.

A good way to avoid a punch is by smothering your opponent. This involves getting too close or projecting your chest onto your opponent's forehead. This can protect your opponent from throwing a punch but you should avoid smothering. It is better for your back foot to be on the same side as your leading foot. The goal of smothering, is to keep your opponent from reaching for your throat and grabbing your weapon.

To avoid a punch, you must make sure it doesn't land on your face. If you slip and don't get hit, it is possible to position yourself to throw a strong counterpunch. Balance, quick movements, and avoid getting caught by the striking force are all important. There are many ways you can avoid getting hit, but these are the most important. You can learn these techniques to improve your boxing.

Slipping is an important technique in boxing. This allows you move around your opponent and avoid being hit. You are less likely to be hit the more you slip. Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali and early Mike Tyson popularized this technique. Slipping allows for you to shift your head and upper body back while reducing the impact of your opponent’s punches.

To avoid a punch, you must use the correct stance. Bad stances can cause a miss. Proper stances are essential to avoid getting hit. This technique is also known by the rabbit punch. The rabbit punch, however, is illegal. However the hook and the uppercut may be legal. Both of these techniques are good and effective at blocking a punch.

Shoulder roll. The shoulder roll requires the fighter to place one arm across his midsection. Doing this will enable them to dodge a punch and to shift their weight from the one foot to another. The shoulder roll, also known by the'shoulderroll' is a very popular technique in boxing. The shoulder roll is an important part in boxing's defensive strategy.