countersintermediate
Catch and Cross
A counter where the rear hand catches the opponent's jab and the lead hand fires a counter cross... actually a counter jab through the opening, OR the rear hand catches and the lead hand throws a counter hook past their retracting lead arm. Lennox Lewis variant: catch with the rear hand, fire the rear cross around the catch.
Key points
- ▸Catch in the palm, not on the fingers.
- ▸The counter is timed to the moment of catch — same beat.
- ▸Eyes on the chest, not the glove.
- ▸Step off at an angle after the counter.
Common mistakes
- ✗Reaching for the catch — opens to a feint.
- ✗No counter — wasted action.
- ✗Catching with eyes on the glove.
Drills
- Partner drill: partner jabs at moderate speed; you catch and counter on every jab.
- Mitts: catcher throws jabs into your palm; you counter on the catch.