Boxing style baseball catch, parry and counter.

Jabs can be a big pain, although usually it lacks knockout power they can add up quick, and also are used to set up devastating combos. Here we take a peak at a basic jab defense, the baseball catch, and use it to set up other combos.

• baseball catch, perry, combo

Here Larkin is in a basic Boxing stance.
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Larkin brings his rear, right hand in front of his chin to "catch" a jab.
VERY important, when catching a jab, Larkin moves back slightly to absorb the jabs power. without moving back, there is a chance the jab will power through the catch and still tag Larkin.
• baseball catch, perry, combo

So As a jab Comes for Larkin, he uses the baseball catch to defend it, and pushes off his front foot to glide back some to ensure the jab will not connect.
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another view.
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This also allows Larkins lead hand to be free to defend against a cross. Here Larkin Perrys the punch.
• baseball catch, perry, combo

No need to over extend on the perry, the punch missing by an inch is as good as a mile, Even better as it keeps Larkins defense tight.
• baseball catch, perry, combo

Now Larkin is set up for his own attack! A cross...
• baseball catch, perry, combo

Followed by a hook!