Digging vs snapping

[Token7]

Not really asking the difference between the 2....but WHEN should
You dig a punch vs snap? I feel like ive heard the saying you dig body punches and nap head punches. Is there ever time to "dig" a head punch? For example I feel like to have a hard cross it needs to have a little push instead of snapping.

Sorry for hard explanation but if anyone can enlighten me on this topic id be happy to have a conversation...

 

[Captain_Dammitt]

Just what I can say from my limited knowledge.

I don't see a real big point to dig to the head since the head sticks out from the body and snapping it gives that shock to the brain that shuts it down.

Digging to the body is still a snap but heres how I do it. If I'm "digging" to the body over snapping I'll keep the weight on the side Im throwing from. Usually the left side since it's closest for body shots. When I shoot it out I think that instead of snapping the body I'm snapping it all the way in to the internal organs.

Hope this makes since and again just what I can tell you from mu experiences.

 

[apizur**]

It's a myth, brah. Leave the shoulders loose and worry about when to load up and when not to. Snap everything (snapping and slapping your hooks are not the same thing). Pushing beyond impact is a waste of energy and fucks up your timing. If you want to box dirty, pushing the head may pull your opponent off balance, but it's kind of a shitty move like leaving your jab out to stiff arm an advancing opponent's face.

 

[Kickzilla]

I agree it's easier to worry about proper mechanics and those are what make an effective shot. I personally think the dig and snap analogies cause more harm then help.

 

[Falcon63]

As far as I know, snapping punches will always be harder, faster, and less energy-draining than digging punches. I could be wrong, but the biomechanics and anatomy of the movement seem to support this conclusion.

 

[a guy]

In my opinion people spend way too much time thinking about stuff like this. Just don't pull your punches, and don't stiffarm the guy for 5 minutes after the punch lands. It's as simple (or not) as following through, then recovering.

It might feel like you dig a body shot more because it's a larger softer target. Your fist is gonna sink into it, whereas it usually bounces off the head or knocks the head out of the way.

 

[sourdiesel209]

You should never push with your punches, nuff said.