When it comes to boxing footwork there are a range of individual skills that we perform. The simplest boxing footwork skill, and the one that I teach first to all beginner boxers, is movement forwards and backwards. In all the years that I've been teaching this particular boxing footwork skill to beginner boxers, I consistently see 5 basic mistakes. Contents 0:00 Introduction 0:52 The Movement 1:13 Mistake #1 2:27 Mistake #2 3:52 Mistake #3 4:58 Mistake #4 6:14 Mistake #5 6:52 The Drills 8:30 Beginner Boxers Questions In order to avoid these type of beginner mistakes with your boxing footwork, you first need to be aware that you are making those mistakes. If you are not avoiding these mistakes, and you actually have a fight, the odds are against you. Good, basic boxing footwork will help you operate at peak performance. Cheers Fran Whenever you are ready, here are 4 other ways that I can help you achieve your goals: If you would like even more structure and clarity, go and download your boxing footwork drill and free book The Beginner Boxer Toolkit here - https://www.myboxingcoach.com If you are thinking about beginner boxing, check out the 10 Beginner Boxer Skills playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1oWSMiM6PsSjYzxa2rhIJoAmbbvfuJKx To access a wealth of bite sized boxing tips for your boxing training, jump to the 90 Second Boxing Tips playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1oWSMiM6PsTYCCeW3VcCtwsCxn-A4btf To gain a solid understanding of bringing boxing skills together in a super-effective way, check out the 9 Boxing Drills to Build Style playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1oWSMiM6PsSgudQu91fGoFsvT4j0TCgg