Back Upper-3-Overhand-Step Forward with a 1-2-Step Back

 

The combination Back Upper-3-Overhand-Step Forward with a 1-2-Step Back is an advanced and aggressive sequence that uses vertical striking to bypass the guard, follows with a forward finish, and utilizes highly specific footwork to close distance, deliver standard offense, and immediately reload for a defensive exit.

Phase 1: Aggressive Vertical Assault and Guard Breaker (Back Upper-3-Overhand)

This phase establishes the attack by using the dominant hand for two consecutive power strikes from high and low angles, forcing the opponent onto the defensive.

• Back Upper (Back Uppercut): The sequence begins aggressively with the back uppercut, delivered with the dominant (rear) hand. This is a powerful shot designed to come "up the middle" and break through a tight guard. This punch catches opponents off guard because they do not expect a powerful punch with the same hand twice in a row (a "reload"). To generate power, the boxer must quickly bend your knees, drop your hips, and fire your hand upward to re-engage the core and legs.
• 3 (Front Hook): Immediately following the uppercut, the front hook is thrown with the lead hand. This punch maintains pressure by attacking from a different angle the opponent isn't expecting. Proper execution requires focusing on extending fully by aligning the elbow with the wrist and letting the shoulder blade rotate.
• Overhand: The phase concludes with the Overhand, a powerful, looping punch delivered with the back hand. It is used to come over the opponent's now-raised guard and land on the side of their head, designed to be disorienting.

Modified Phase 2: Forward March and Reload (Step Forward with a 1-2)

This transitional phase uses specific, measured footwork to close distance, deliver the foundational 1-2 combination, and load the body for a rapid defensive exit.

• Step Forward (Front Foot) with 1 (Jab): You initiate the forward march by stepping forward with the front foot while simultaneously throwing the Jab (1). The jab is the setup punch used to measure distance and disrupt the opponent’s rhythm. Critically, as the jab is thrown, you are shifting weight into the back leg.
• Step Forward (Back Leg) with 2 (Straight Back Hand): Immediately after the front foot plants, you step forward with the back leg while throwing the Straight Back Hand (2). This is the power punch. The punch's force is derived from the rotation of your hips and torso. At the conclusion of this strike, weight is in the front leg.
• Transition Setup: Because the weight is now loaded onto the front leg, the fighter is positioned to immediately push off the front foot to step back then load the back leg to continue the sequence.

Phase 3: Defensive Exit and Distance Management (Step Back)

The combination concludes with a crucial defensive movement that utilizes the forward momentum established in Phase 2 to quickly create separation.

• Step Back: This footwork maneuver is used to create distance when the opponent advances. The boxer steps back with the back foot while pushing off the front foot. This action returns the fighter to a safe fighting range and loads the back leg for a potential follow-up.