4 Head Movement Techniques to avoid head injuries in Boxing
In a boxing match, the one thought that will be lurking in the mind of your opponent will be to deliver a knock-out blow that will most likely turn your lights off. These types of blows include direct hits on your head, nose, or chin. Meaning your head is the biggest and most vulnerable target of your opponent.
A direct fit on your face can do more than to just switch you off. It can damage your brain and cause many other health conditions. And it is not the sport’s or rule fault, after all, it is one of the most physical sports in the world. However, you should not suffer head injuries, broken nose, bleeding gums, and concussions just because you are practising boxing.
When you are in the ring you have the control to anticipate and counter the offences of your opponent. A good boxer always remembers not to underestimate their opponent and learn extensively the techniques and moves of self-defence to ensure maximum protection against avoidable injuries.
All of your body parts should be protected in the match but getting several hits by the opponent is inevitable. However, one of the most important body parts that will keep you in the match and will allow you to fight is your head (brain).
One direct hit on your head, nose, or chin will either knock you out cold or will hurt you bad enough for your opponent to capitalize on the opportunity and deliver follow up attacks. Therefore protecting your head during a match or even during practice is a must.
Don’t know how to protect your head to stay in the game and avoid any brain damage? Read on and we shall share with you the three most effective head movement techniques that you can use to protect your head and avoid getting knockout out.
Table of Contents
Boxing Head Movement Techniques
1. Use the infamous Duck & Pivot method
With the right training, your neck can become as agile as a cat’s body. This technique is used worldwide and involves high coordination between your neck and lower body. Agility and flexibility is the key here. This technique involves you ducking underneath your opponent’s punch while leaning forward with one foot while backing aways quickly with your other foot.
Not only you will counter the punch of your opponent but using this stance correctly will systematically place you in the position to deliver a counterattack.
