To slip to the lead side, follow these steps:
- Start in an athletic boxer’s stance, with your hands up in guard; alternatively, you can start in a “peek-a-boo” stance
- Visualize a straight punch coming at your face in slow motion
- Pivot your rear foot while opening up your stance and moving your head off the centerline
- At the same time, slightly bend your torso towards your lead side
- Your shoulders should form a diagonal line; for Orthodox stance boxers, your right shoulder should be higher than your left shoulder
- Your lead knee should have a slight bend