- Assume a proper boxer’s stance
- Moving forward: With your lead foot, take a 2-inch step forward, followed immediately by a small 2-inch step with the rear foot
- Moving backward: With your rear foot, take a 2-inch step backward, followed immediately with a small 2-inch step with the lead foot
- When moving in either direction (forward or backward) lead with the leg that is closest to the direction you want to move