From simplest to most complex, these are the steps that power the jab as the boxer moves forward and to the closed or lead hand side of the guard. Their application will each be covered in their own section.

1. Push

2. Step, also heel step and falling step

3. Stutter step

4. Lunge

5. Angle

6. Rake

7. Angle

8. Pivot

9. Dip

10. Dip-pivot

11. Dip-cut

Note, that when one takes the 10 uses of the hand to jab and multiplies them by the 21 steps there are theoretically more possible applications of the jab than most boxers and coaches—including this one—can calculate. The reality is that each hand orientation has a limited range of steps that are best for it. For instance the up jab is best used with steps 7-11 with the other steps being tactically unsound for that blow. Likewise, the touch is best powered by the stutter step, and the power jab is best powered by the step, etc.

Each jab hand orientation and step will have its own section, breaking this fundamental technique down to its components so that you can develop the jabbing style that best suits your build, temperament, needs and abilities.