Combos Of The Week: Week 9 Virtual Padwork Online Boxing Series
Welcome to the ninth 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.
Here is the breakdown of combos 57 to 63 from the archive.
Combo 57: 1232 Slip Slip Roll Slip
Stance: Southpaw
This is a high-level defensive movement drill for southpaws. After firing a crisp four-punch combination, you immediately enter a defensive flow, moving your head four times to simulate evading a complex multi-punch counter-attack.
Combo Sequence:
Jab
Cross
Right Hook
Cross
Slip Left
Slip Right
Roll Left
Slip Right
Combo 58: Roll 232
Stance: Orthodox
Short, sharp, and effective. This drill focuses on the "Roll Right" to load the rear hip, followed by an explosive Cross-Hook-Cross. It’s a perfect example of using head movement to generate offensive power.
Combo Sequence:
Roll Right
Cross
Left Hook
Cross
Combo 59: The Left Hook Motif
Stance: Southpaw
In this southpaw motif, the left hook (the rear hand) is the focus. Using the rear hook before every variation helps you master the rotation needed to fire this shot with balance and speed.
Combo Sequence:
Left Hook
Jab
Left Hook
Cross
Left Hook
Right Hook
Left Hook
Left Hook
Left Hook
Right Uppercut
Left Hook
Left Uppercut
Combo 60: The Ward
Stance: Orthodox
Inspired by the clinical inside work of Andre Ward. This sequence focuses on "Catch and Fire." You parry the straight shot to land the cross, then immediately block the hook to return your own lead-side counter.
Combo Sequence:
Right Catch
Cross
Right Block
Left Hook
Combo 61: Catch 123 Catch 232
Stance: Southpaw
The southpaw version of the "Catch" drill. This teaches you to stay composed behind your lead-hand parry (the Right Catch) and your rear-hand parry (the Left Catch), ensuring you can counter-punch effectively from both sides.
Combo Sequence:
Right Catch
Jab
Cross
Right Hook
Left Catch
Cross
Right Hook
Cross
Combo 62: 1232 Slip Slip Roll Slip
Stance: Orthodox
The orthodox counterpart to Combo 57. This is a brilliant conditioning drill for your legs and core, requiring constant movement and reset after your initial four-punch flurry.
Combo Sequence:
Jab
Cross
Left Hook
Cross
Slip Right
Slip Left
Roll Right
Slip Left
Combo 63: The Right Uppercut Motif
Stance: Southpaw
Focusing on the lead uppercut for the southpaw fighter. This drill is essential for learning how to use the lead uppercut as a transition point between all your other primary strikes.
Combo Sequence:
Right Uppercut
Jab
Right Uppercut
Cross
Right Uppercut
Right Hook
Right Uppercut
Left Hook
Right Uppercut
Right Uppercut
Right Uppercut
Left Uppercut
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.
