Can someone give me a fighting strategy to beat someone taller?

Question

ok im tryin to figger out how to beat this guy, when it comes to speed we`re the same. problem is his arms are too long for me to move in to get a hit, he doesn't use his footwork to much. he cant hit me unless i move in to hit him because i have a better footwork . what can i do

Answer 1

try to get inside. his punches wont have so much impact becaue of his longer arms.. if u can try to take him down and ground and pound him.

Answer 2

If it weren't for his long arms you could just dance around and box from the outside buy since you aren't that lucky I think you should stay in close and every once in a while pop out and box from the outside.  After a few punches come right back to the inside.  In close his longer arms won't mean nothing.  If you don't quiet understand what I mean look at some of Evander Holyfield's fights on youtube.

Answer 3

go to www.youtube.com and type in sammy scaff , and then eddie richardson. you'll see technique on a short guy whipping a couple real tall guys

Answer 4

use a slingshot or a long spear to get him!

Answer 5

Try moving around until you get the chance to give him a good hit or uppercut and also try to make him tired.

Answer 6

You have a handful! Its very difficult.

Here's what you can do:

Practice head movement. Side to side.

The only way to go inside is by stepping in with a Jab or 1-2. But your movement should be explosive. this is done by good footwork. Explode on your rear foot. Well, you could call it a lunge. You gotta do this while moving your head on either side (downwards is also ok) to evade his stop-counterpunch (usually he will stop jab you). Once inside, stay there, just do your best to stay inside. remember, head movement! Put your lead foot next to his lead foot. Outforce him. Infighting! In that position your in the advantage, you have the shorter arms. You must Become a pressure fighter! Stay on him! Don't let him breathe!

Note: Don't forget that you will most likely get hit going in. Just be tough and weather it! To become a pressure fighter, stamina and body strength should be exercised!

Answer 7

just be first to the punch and step in with a double jab,don't wait for him to throw and simply keep on the inside,as he can't get you there and work his body till is arms drop,then go to the head till they raise again, and then go back to the body and so on .or if you are a little faster than him you could wait for his punch and counter punch your way in,but it depends what style you are and his style .Styles make fights so go with the style that will cause him the most problems,but if your one dimensional then go with what you do best because if you can't change your style then you can only do your best,and that will be what comes natural, but what ever happens you have to beat him to the punch and keep control of the pace so you can last it,and if you throw first and control the pace then you control the fight,and that gives you the best chance possible of winning. but that's no guaranty you will win.you will also need to out score him too for that, but it will put the fight in your hands then its up to you what you do with it. but if your not talking about a boxing match then get some low kicks to the calve muscles, this will stop him being mobile and being able to plant his feet for power. meaning you can afford to take a shot to get in and do your work  and as he as good stamina thats one more reason to stay inside and work the body . good luk

Answer 8

Work on your footwork so your dash is fast. Then cover your head and just dash forward when he punches. Since his arms are so long, his punches will be far away from his body so you can unleash h**l on him. Keep working the body till the jaw drops and the rest is self-explanatory.

Answer 9

if your afraid of getting hit than your in the wrong sport you know what you have to do go in and punish the body take his will to fight and remember when you go in start with the jab