Welcome to the Boxing Footwork section of Precision Striking where I’ll personally guide you through the essential elements of boxing footwork. As your coach, I’ll teach you how to master the fundamentals—stance, balance, and movement—so you can control the ring with confidence. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, my step-by-step tutorials and video demonstrations will help you perfect key techniques like pivots, side steps, and advanced footwork strategies. Let me help you sharpen your footwork and elevate your boxing game. For the most comprehensive guide to Boxing Footwork and Fundamentals, I recommend you check out Level 3 of the Membership.
If you are an absolute Beginner then make sure to check out the Beginner’s Section. Or check out this page for Footwork Workouts.
Control Distance with Boxing Footwork
In this video, I emphasize the importance of controlling distance with footwork, a fundamental skill that significantly impacts both offensive and defensive strategies in boxing. Effective distance control, which is governed by the feet, allows you to avoid punches while setting up your own shots. I demonstrate a key drill that focuses on in-and-out movement combined with lateral motion, helping you to become less predictable and more elusive in the ring. Mastering this skill not only makes you harder to hit, but it also enables you to land your own punches more effectively, while ensuring you have the conditioning to sustain this throughout the rounds.
Evasive Boxing Footwork | How to Turn Your Opponent
In this video, I teach you the critical skill of turning your opponent in the ring, which is essential for outmaneuvering powerful fighters who rely on coming straight at you. You’ll learn how to make your opponent constantly adjust their footing while you stay fluid, pivoting, and circling. These drills will help you disrupt their rhythm, keeping you in control and opening up opportunities for counterattacks. If you’re looking to elevate your footwork and gain the upper hand against aggressive fighters, click on the video and start mastering these techniques today!
Boxing Defense and Footwork
In this video, I teach you how to integrate footwork with your defense—a crucial skill in boxing. Without proper movement, even the best defense can leave you vulnerable, turning you into an easy target for your opponent. I’ll show you how to stay mobile while defending, making it harder for your opponent to land punches and giving you the upper hand in the ring. If you’re serious about stepping up your defensive game and avoiding becoming a stationary target, click the video and start mastering these drills now!
Boxing Footwork for Speed and Power
In this video, we’re breaking down a footwork drill that combines speed, mobility, and power to help you become more efficient in your boxing. The key here is learning how to incorporate speed with power, especially when you’re on the move. Often, you need to land fast punches to set up your power shots, and sometimes you can’t just plant your feet and swing for power. This drill is going to teach you how to blend your speed with your power, so you can deliver those fast punches without losing any momentum while still maintaining an effective offensive and defensive strategy.
About the Coach: Jason Van Veldhuysen
Jason Van Veldhuysen has been coaching boxing for the past 20 years and has been an online boxing coach for the past 15 years. He is the founder of the Precision Striking Youtube Channel (over 1 million subscribers), as well as the founder of the Precision Striking Membership, an exclusive program that helps fighters train to their highest levels while refining their boxing skills and technique. With years of experience as an amateur boxer and a passion for teaching, Jason specializes in footwork, combinations, and drills that elevate a boxer’s overall game. Known for his clear and practical training methods, Jason has helped boxers at all levels—from beginners to competitive fighters—reach their full potential.