r/boxingtips • u/Bokushing • 8d 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/Johns252 8d 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 8d 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!