I've started boxing few months ago, and I actually got the hang of throwing jabs, my coach says they are perfect. However, when I come to throwing a right cross, I kind of lose my balance. My left hooks are ok, and the only problem is my right cross.
I have problems with my defense, as a matter of fact I haven't got to learning defenses yet, I've been only throwing punches. Do boxing coaches start teaching you uppercuts and defense techniques as soon as you join the gym? Or does it take time to learn advanced punches?
I also can not do jump ropes. I know, it's a shame for a boxer to not be able to do jump ropes, but if there are any useful boxing sites I can use, please tell me! I want to know how to or a site which tells me how to throw proper and stabalized punches, good defense, workouts, etc.
Thanks!