jab right hand

[Sharla]

I think - in my opinion - that they shouldn't cross over but should hit the same target if it is still your target by the time you throw the second punch.

On the bag i would not ever deliberately make a habbit of hitting adjacent points rather than the same spot if that's what you mean.

I would try to keep it balance so i didn't over balance throwing the cross which is easy to do sometimes causing the right cross to land too far to the left so you would actually hit a spot to the left of where your jab landed.

I THINK One example of how that might happen is say if i was to come up more on my right toes and perhaps be a little too flat footed on the left. Perhaps having incorrect foot placement and angles to begin with would predispose someone to that problem.

I know it is a problem I've had before but I am struggling to rationalize the reason right now - I'm sure other people on this board might be able to offer a better explanation.

Also just in general I wouldn't alway pick a set target in bag work. Perhaps try to visualize different situations as they would happen more in sparring with a target which is constantly changing and moving although i know it's much easier said than done!

[cocobeware]

Thanks for the response,i think i know what you mean.What i have been trying to do is get the jab and right hand grouped as close together as i can without actually crossing over beacause if i was going for someones head its gonna be a pretty small target sort of like when hitting the double end bag and also when trying to get straight punches of quickly i think they would get in the way of each other...

[cocobeware]

like at the end of this clip...YouTube - Introduction to the heavybag

[cocobeware]

sorry cant seem to get it to work...

[Sharla]

I think i understand without watching it anyway.

Do you mind me asking what size gloves you wear for bag work?

[Trainer Monkey]

If I understand your question correctly.
A left jab should be a straight shot,the right cross while it should be driven to the same spot,it should have a head in the way so it never gets there.
And if you can move your opponent that much with your cross, please call me. I think I can work with you

[Andre]

it should have a head in the way so it never gets there.

[Von Milash]

If I understand your question correctly.
A left jab should be a straight shot,the right cross while it should be driven to the same spot,it should have a head in the way so it never gets there.
And if you can move your opponent that much with your cross, please call me. I think I can work with you

this is exactly why hitting an opponent feels so much more natural than hitting a bag or mitts. the softer flesh of the human torso notwithstanding of course.