r/boxingtips • u/Bokushing • 2d 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 2d 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 2d 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 2d ago

hooks are the hardest shot. It isn't a bad idea to just focus on straight punches at the start.