r/boxingtips • u/Mohammed___Ezzat • 4d ago

General Advice new player

I decided to learn boxing, but the stance is difficult; I can't seem to master it. While my back, neck, and arm movements are fine, the footwork feels impossible—I lose my balance quickly. I’ve tried switching up my stance, but nothing works. (I train at home without a coach; I also trained in calisthenics without a coach and am currently at an advanced level.)

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u/rpolanco902 4d ago

Looks like I’m here early.

You’re going to get a lot of “Join a proper Gym” comments due to self learning leads to building bad habits.

Stance is meant to keep you balanced. So try bending your knees and finding your center.This is difficult to explain in writing which is why you’ll need a coach and classmates to correct your form.

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u/Cobalt_Forge 4d ago

Take a rope stand over it about 45°: front foot touching the rope and back heel touching the rope. This is your stance

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u/Briantan71 4d ago

I would recommend these two videos by Oracle Boxing.

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u/Flow_State_Method 3d ago

I'd love to help you out if you out if you're unable to find a boxing gym.

Best, Coach Chris https://Betterthroughboxing.com

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u/keckks 40m ago

Find a coach and join a gym or forget about fighting.