Boxing CoachBoxing punch numbers 1–6 explained
In Boxing Coach, 1 is the jab, 2 is the cross, 3 and 4 are hooks, and 5 and 6 are uppercuts. The app uses lead and rear so its calls work for both orthodox and southpaw stances.
The app’s punch number reference
Coaches and gyms can use different numbering conventions. This is the system used in Boxing Coach’s audio calls and built-in reference.
| Number | Punch | Hand |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jab | Lead |
| 2 | Cross | Rear |
| 3 | Lead hook | Lead |
| 4 | Rear hook | Rear |
| 5 | Lead uppercut | Lead |
| 6 | Rear uppercut | Rear |
What do lead and rear mean?
Your lead hand is on the side of your forward foot; your rear hand is on the side of your back foot. In an orthodox stance the left hand leads. In a southpaw stance the right hand leads. A jab stays a lead-hand punch in either stance, so the number does not change when your stance changes.
How to read a combination
Read the numbers in order. A 1–2 call means jab, then cross. A 1–2–3 call adds a lead hook after the cross. A 1–1–2 call means two jabs followed by a cross. These are sequences to recognise, rather than instructions to throw every punch as fast or as hard as possible.
What does B3 mean?
A B before a number changes the target to the body without changing the hand. In Boxing Coach, B3 means a lead hook to the body. The number still identifies the punch; the prefix identifies its target.
Practise with audio calls
Open the punch number reference in the app to review the calls, then choose a suitable coaching level for shadowboxing or heavy-bag training. You can adjust the rounds and recovery in the training setup.
Boxing Coach supplies combinations and timing on iPhone and Android. It does not watch your punches or correct technique. Use a qualified boxing coach for feedback on how you perform the movements.