New to boxing, Don’t know what I’m doing wrong

[ChicoJr702]

Hey guys this is my first post and I’m hoping to get some advice from some seasoned boxers. I’ve been boxing since January of this year and I feel like I’m making some progress but there are things I’m still trying to learn. Today I was hitting mitts with my coach Practicing 1-2 combos and he hit me with a right hook. He told me two do two burpees for getting hit but didn’t tell me how to dodge or block to prevent myself from getting hit next time. I forgot to ask him about after training and was wondering if I can get some tips to practice and prevent it from happening again. I’m a Southpaw BTW

[Eastbound]

He probably saw you were dropping your hands and wide open to be hit. Remember the number one rule "protect yourself at all times". This is especially important when at a distance where you can be hit (in range). You should ask your coach to explain if you're unsure. I

[Lucky86]

Next time duck.

[OctoberRed]

He probably saw you were dropping your hands and wide open to be hit. Remember the number one rule "protect yourself at all times". This is especially important when at a distance where you can be hit (in range). You should ask your coach to explain if you're unsure. I

^^^^^^^^^^ this.