- Assume a proper boxer’s stance
- These steps are performed in an orthodox stance; the opposite would hold true for a southpaw stance
- Moving laterally to lead leg side (left): With your lead foot, take a 2-inch step laterally (left), followed immediately by a small 2-inch step with your rear foot in the same direction
- Moving laterally to trail leg side (right): With your rear foot, take a 2-inch step laterally (right), followed immediately by a small 2-inch step with your lead foot in the same direction
Key focus: Same as forward and backward movements, make sure each step with both feet are the same distance to remain in an athletic boxing stance