I’ve been going to a boxing gym for the last 5 months and we regularly do body sparring.

Does anyone have any tips or tricks for body sparring? When you and your sparring partner are both knowingly aiming only below the neck I find punches are pretty easy to block and likewise it’s difficult to get shots past their guard other than a sharp jab.

I also find difficulty getting the same power I get on a heavy bag and I’m not sure why yet. Sometimes I find myself with my balance leaning forward as we trip on each other’s toes a bit.

I try to keep a high guard and keep my eyes up when I’m blocking with my elbows so I don’t pick up any bad habits for later but I just don’t feel I have many ideas when the sparring partner is stood there covering up his body and you can’t mix it up with head shots.

Any tips? Thanks.