How should a boxer slip during a slip-cross counter?

The boxer should slip with both the head and the shoulder, rather than moving the body alone, to effectively evade the opponent's jab.

Where should the boxer's eyes be focused during the slip-cross?

Eyes must stay on the opponent's chest, not on the incoming punch, to maintain proper awareness and timing.

What is the correct footwork for executing the slip-cross?

The rear-foot pivot delivers the cross, and the boxer should step off at a 45-degree angle after the counter to create an exit angle.

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Slip-Cross

In Short

The slip-cross is a counter punch where a boxer slips outside an opponent's jab and fires a cross down the open center line. Proper execution requires slipping with the head and shoulder, keeping eyes on the chest, and pivoting on the rear foot before stepping off at a 45-degree angle.

A counter where the boxer slips outside the opponent's jab and fires the cross down the open centre line. Mechanically identical to the slip-cross combo (in the combinations file), this entry frames it as a counter punch — a defensive movement that is also offensive.

Key points

▸Slip with the head AND shoulder, not the body alone.
▸Eyes stay on the opponent's chest.
▸Rear-foot pivot delivers the cross.
▸Step off at a 45° angle after the counter.

Common mistakes

✗Slipping the wrong direction.
✗Eyes on the punch instead of the chest.
✗No exit angle.

Drills

Partner drill: partner throws single jabs; you slip outside and counter with the cross.
Mitts: catcher throws jabs; you slip and counter on the beat.

Related techniques

Slip Cross Pull Counter Parry Counter

Frequently Asked

How should a boxer slip during a slip-cross counter?: The boxer should slip with both the head and the shoulder, rather than moving the body alone, to effectively evade the opponent's jab.
Where should the boxer's eyes be focused during the slip-cross?: Eyes must stay on the opponent's chest, not on the incoming punch, to maintain proper awareness and timing.
What is the correct footwork for executing the slip-cross?: The rear-foot pivot delivers the cross, and the boxer should step off at a 45-degree angle after the counter to create an exit angle.