After reading many blogs and websites about punching, I learned that while there are many different punching moves, there are also two types of ways to go about those punches: snapping punches and pushing punches. Although many pro-boxers only use a pushing punch, it seems to me after my research that the snapping punch seems most effective. I will definitely try it out in my next boxing class.
Pushing Punch
This punch has the full force of the boxer's body behind it. Boxers fully extend both arm and body to complete this punch.
Advantages:
Force behind the punch can knockout or greatly debilitate opponent.
Disadvantages:
Leaves you vulnerable to attack if you miss.
Snapping Punch
With minimal contact time with the target, a snapping punch requires the boxer to quickly return to the a defensive stance.
Advantages:
Can easily return to a defensive position, still delivers a decent amount of energy, can punch again soon
Disadvantages:
Requires speedy feet, deft hands, and quick recovery
Sources:
-http://www.expertboxing.com/boxing-techniques/punch-techniques/how-to-throw-a-snapping-punch
-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bVUR9xN8OI
-http://www.sugarboxing.com/shadow-boxing-snap-in-general/
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