In the correct stance, you should feel balanced and agile. A good stance allows you to throw hard, strong punches without losing your balance, and keeps you loose enough to move around the ring. A good stance is crucial in boxing, so find one that feels comfortable and follows these general rules:

1. With feet hip-width apart, take a natural step forward with your left foot. (If you are left-handed, step forward with your right foot.)
2. Stay on the balls of your feet, with your weight equally distributed between each foot. Knees are slightly bent.
3. Point your front foot toward the opponent (or punching bag) and keep your back foot at a 45-degree angle to the bag.
4. Body should be at a slight angle to your opponent.
5. Keep feet hip-width apart at all times, so your back foot does not end up directly behind your front foot.
6. Bring hands up to cheekbone level and keep elbows tucked into your sides, chin down.
7. Remember to keep your abs tight.

The Jab is a quick punch with a snap to it. It is usually used as a setup for other power punches.

1. From your stance, push off the ball of your back foot.
2. Take a small step forward with your front foot and explode your left fist out. (From the left-handed stance, jab with your right.)
3. Rotate your shoulders, so the punch lands with your arm nearly extended and aligned with your shoulder, palm facing down.
4. Extend your punch, but stop short of locking your elbow, which can cause injuries.
5. Snap your fist back into position quickly as you step back to the original stance.

The straight right is your power punch. Make sure you have a straight wrist and tight fist so that you can throw it strong and hard.

1. From your basic stance, screw the ball of your back foot into the floor as if putting out a cigarette.
2. Turn your right hip toward your opponent and release your shoulder as you push your right punch out, palm down.
3. Extend your punch, but do not lock your elbow.
4. Then, snap your right hand back and move your hips to the original stance. (If you are using the left-handed stance, call it a left cross, rotate your left hip, and punch with the left.)