Slow reaction time

[Beanz]

Anyone got any tips on improving reaction time on your own, obviously if I had someone with me I could practice jab sparing etc but my reaction time is terrible as iv got no depth perception so need to practice extra on my own. Thanks

Do you only have one eye ?

[Orthobox95]

Do head movement and block / parry drills with a friend at the boxing club / gym. They throw straight punches at you, nothing complicated, and you just move your head and body to evade them properly. Look up a few youtube videos on how to slip punches and you're set for the drill. Or just ask that same question to your coach.

[Douglas]

Also what would help is to keep your head moving and do a slip right after you throw a punch, whether your opponent punches back or not (don't give them an immobile target). In fact, the instructor in one of the youtube videos even said to not just slip only to dodge shots that you know are coming, but to do them ANY time you've thrown a punch or a combo.

[greynotsoold]

One of the keys to reaction time is knowing what you are going to do in advance. So, by yourself, you can kind of program your mind.(and keep in mind that you never practice avoiding a punch without practicing the counter)
So you envision a jab coming to you and catch it and jab back in the same motion, small pivot to your left as you do so. Then you parry it over your left shoulder with your right hand, and bring your left hand up...The list goes on and on.
You teach your mind to react, teach your body. When you get into the ring at least that basis is there.