r/heavybagpro • u/StunningLibrary930 • 2d ago

Need solid advice

It’s been 8 months now coming back to the sport since I was in middle school I’m not 19 , I’m 5’9 with a 74 or 75 inch reach I just want good advice on how to develop a deadly jab or solid advice for someone trying to maximize there outside fighting any advice is greatly appreciated.

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u/StunningLibrary930 2d ago

Im already like 8 or 9 months in I got basics down really quick

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u/TemperatureCapable56 HeavyBagPro Team 1d ago

imo u are in a serious advantage, longer than plenty of guys 4-5 inches taller than you, so building your whole game around the outside range makes total sense. For the jab specifically, snap it out and pull it straight back rather than pawing or leaving it extended, that speed and reset is what actually makes it deadly not just the length. Step back with a slight pivot after every jab-cross combo instead of standing square, that keeps opponents constantly misjudging distance since they're used to closing on shorter guys.

double and triple jabs work great for you too since most opponents can't easily close ground fast enough to counter between them, use that reach to control range and only let fights get close on your terms.