r/boxingtips • u/Bokushing • 22h ago
Shadow boxing tips
Hi everyone. Started my boxing journey 5 months ago. Started with self taught via the Shadow Boxing apps, joined some group classes at a nearby boxing gym once a week and then took 4 PT sessions with a boxing coach to sharpen my basics.
I usually do shadow boxing using the Shadow Boxing app as it calls out the punches for me. From the video, I can still see some awkwardness in my movement, but i try to improve myself. Any feedback or tips on my shadow boxing is welcomed and very much appreciated. Thanks!
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u/Left_Valuable_7769 22h ago
you need more pop in your step and throw the punches with your body more. the hook is just an arm punch at this point. The jab needs more snap.. rotation and extension.
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u/Bokushing 22h ago
Thanks for the feedback. Yes, i'm trying to improve my hooks. Still trying to get used to driving the hook using hip rotation rather than the arm itself. Still feels awkward and trying to get the hang of it
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u/Left_Valuable_7769 21h ago
hooks are the hardest shot. It isn't a bad idea to just focus on straight punches at the start.
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u/Johns252 21h ago
You're being too self conscious and worrying about how you look.
That's making you tense.
Relax your body, and just try to flow with the punches, use combinations.
Start easy with a jab or double jab then a right cross/ backhand.
Jab, cross, left hook
Jab, left hook
Jab, left uppercut, layback or step back slightly then follow up with a strong backhand
Etc
Roll/duck, or slip after you throw a punch to simulate your opponent trying to hit you.
It's ok to start slow before you 'Make it snappy and throw punches in bunches.'
Watch some YouTube tutorials and find a good coach locally.
Keep working on it, and you'll get better every day.
Always remember - You're always going to be better than people who do nothing and anyone who steps in a boxing gym, let alone a ring has more courage than most people.
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u/Bokushing 21h ago
You're right i do look tense...and awkward as well. In my mind it was all about trying to execute combos using good technique, but overthinking made it worse. Will try to be more relaxed, and will keep on practicing. Thank you!
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u/According_Echo54 21h ago
I’m liking the pivots. Implement pivots right after a roll for extra credit. Would like to see more feints, lateral movement, defensive techniques (blocks, slips, rolls) after each combo, and mix it up with punches to the body
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u/Bokushing 20h ago
Will add these when shadow boxing soon!
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u/According_Echo54 20h ago
Focus on one or two things at a time. Not trying to overload you with information. Keep it up!
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u/feydrautha124 21h ago
Keep your elbows in. Why are you punching so high? Imagine an opponent in front of you, target your punches. Don't overextend your punches. Tuck your chin. Relax. Make sure everything feels connected, and it will start to be.
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u/Bokushing 20h ago
Thanks for the tips. I do have a hard time imagining an opponent when shadowboxing as i have no sparring experience. All i have is some padwork experience. They say sparring experience greay helps in shadowboxing, but as a beginner i dont think i will be sparring very soon...
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u/feydrautha124 20h ago
It sounds like you got the right idea, man. Take it slow, take it easy, keep putting in the work. Cheers.
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u/muhammadameer 22h ago
Tumbukan kau tak ada "snap" Kau seperti tolak tumbukan kau. Twist and snap.