Boxing 101: Counterpunching: Learn Timing, Traps, Feints, Defensive Reactions, Pull Counters, Check Hooks, and Immediate Return Fire

By: Alberto Robles

Counterpunching is not passive boxing. It is the skill of controlling what an opponent believes is available, recognizing the attack that follows, defending with minimum waste, and returning the correct punch before they can recover.

Great counterpunchers do not merely wait. They create opportunities through positioning, feints, rhythm, and calculated risk. Boxing 101: Counterpunching teaches you how to read common attacks, choose high-percentage counters, and exit safely after scoring-so you fight with timing and accuracy instead of guessing.

Inside this step-by-step training manual, you will learn how to:

Build a counterpuncher's mindset-patience, composure, and decisive return fireRead telegraphing, rhythm, and distance so you recognize attacks earlyUse blocks, catches, parries, slips, rolls, pulls, and pivots as counter triggersReturn accurate punches immediately without losing balance or positionSet traps with feints, baiting, and controlled openingsDeploy pull counters, check hooks, and other high-percentage counter systemsCounter specific punches: jabs, crosses, hooks, uppercuts, and overhandsAdjust your counters against pressure fighters, out-boxers, and different stylesTrain reaction skills with progressive drills-from predetermined to decision-based sparringFollow an eight-week counterpunching training program

Whether you are a beginner-to-intermediate boxer, a coach building reaction and decision-making work, or an amateur competitor who wants sharper timing, this book turns defense into offense-on purpose.

Train smarter. Time better. Make them pay for every mistake.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HBRD8J8V
• ISBN13: 9798189072079
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 6.0"