Combos Of The Week: Week 14 Virtual Padwork Online Boxing Series
Welcome to the fourteenth instalment of Combos Of The Week. This series is a complete recap of the Virtual Padwork library I built in 2023.
If you are looking for a structured way to learn about online boxing, this series will serve as a reference guide. Instead of hunting through a social media feed, you can find the technical sequences right here, grouped by week, to study in your own time.
Combo 92: The Zarate
Stance: Orthodox
Inspired by the clinical precision of Carlos Zarate. This sequence uses a measured jab and intentional pauses ("looks") to observe the opponent's guard before transitioning from a straight cross into a heavy double-hook attack on the lead side.
Combo Sequence:
Jab
Look
Cross
Look
Left Hook
Low Left Hook
Combo 93: The 1232 Loop
Stance: Southpaw
A high-volume rhythm drill for southpaws. By looping the Jab-Cross-Hook-Cross, you develop the stamina and muscle memory to keep the hands moving in a continuous flow, ensuring your opponent is constantly overwhelmed by straight shots and lead hooks.
Combo Sequence:
Jab
Cross
Right Hook
Cross
Jab
Cross
Right Hook
Cross
Jab
Cross
Right Hook
Cross
Combo 94: The Barrera
Stance: Orthodox
Inspired by Marco Antonio Barrera. This drill focuses on level changes; using the "look" to assess the opponent before dipping low for a body cross, which pulls the guard down and opens the line for the finishing hook and cross.
Combo Sequence:
Jab
Look
Jab
Low Cross
Left Hook
Cross
Combo 95: 123 Roll 34 Roll Roll
Stance: Southpaw
This is a defensive movement masterclass for the southpaw stance. It teaches you to stay low and active, rolling after your initial flurry and again after your counter-hooks to ensure you are never in the same place twice.
Combo Sequence:
Jab
Cross
Right Hook
Roll Right
Right Hook
Left Hook
Roll Left
Roll Right
Combo 96: 123 Roll 32 Slip Low4 4
Stance: Orthodox
A complex offensive-defensive sequence. This drill works on "rolling into the hook" and slipping to set up a devastating rear-hand body-to-head hook combination. It’s about being technically responsible while maintaining a high work rate.
Combo Sequence:
Jab
Cross
Left Hook
Roll Left
Left Hook
Cross
Slip Right
Low Right Hook
Right Hook
Combo 97: 1 6 Pull 2 Roll
Stance: Southpaw
This sequence utilizes the "Pull" (lean back) to evade a counter-jab after your own lead uppercut. By pulling and immediately returning with the cross followed by a roll, you practice a "safety-first" counter-punching style.
Combo Sequence:
Jab
Left Uppercut
Lean Back
Cross
Roll Left
Combo 98: 12 Step 23 Step 3232
Stance: Orthodox
A footwork-heavy drill that focuses on lateral movement. By stepping right after the 1-2 and stepping left after the 2-3, you learn how to cut angles on your opponent, finishing with a high-volume four-punch flurry from a dominant position.
Combo Sequence:
Jab
Cross
Step Right
Cross
Left Hook
Step Left
Left Hook
Cross
Left Hook
Cross
Closing Thoughts
This project began as a 365-day commitment to creating a free, dependable resource for boxing enthusiasts worldwide. By stripping away spoken instruction and focusing on the raw mechanics of the combinations, these sequences are designed to be a universal language. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced boxer, these archives stand as a testament to the discipline of the craft—a library of inspiration that remains accessible to anyone with a passion for boxing.
