Boxing bag weight

[Salty]

I would have imagined a belt around my waist, a belt around the bag with a ring in each. Between the rings I would put the elastic.

If you hit it you'd be pulled forewards but to avoid getting hit with the back swing you'd have to move in a balanced way with the movement of the bag. You could not allow it to pull you off balance because then you could not move again when you needed to as it swang back.

I guess i like this idea because i think my in and out movement is ok but i will oftenmove too far out and then have to work getting back in again.

I think this would be good for learning to move while at close range which is difficult to force yourself to train sometimes.

Am I on the right track here Scrap?

I sometimes have the same problem Sharla, i'll push too far back not giving myself the opportunity to counter quickly and unexpectedly if the opportunity arised. I think this would work well in teaching you the quick footwork neccessary and also the range which is mighty handy.

[Sharla]

I'm glad you know what i mean here Salty. I think part of it could be instinctive - it's safer further away i guess but i think when i want to mave i want to do it quickly.

When you move with speed it seems natural to push off your front foot hard and fast - which propels you further away.

Im not really sure of how to move quickly and keep within a certain range i think - a silly as it sounds!

[Scrap]

Youve got it, trust me its an education

[Sharla]

Thanks Scrap - might have to give it a go next time i'm close to a bag - I imagine it being highly educational by making me feel like a clumsy git for a few months kinda way!

[Scrap]

It makes you understand Feel in relation to Gravity Takes you to another Level

[Bomp]

Sounds a great idea scrap. I would think it would help correct an overreacher, if you reach too far forward the momentum of the newly hit bag will pull you more off balance.

[Youngblood]

Sounds a great idea scrap. I would think it would help correct an overreacher, if you reach too far forward the momentum of the newly hit bag will pull you more off balance.

Yea, this is what I was thinking too Bomp. And also that...where was this idea and drill 9 months ago when I kept trying to knock everyone out with over reaching hooks, that only ever led to me pulling out my lower back. lol

Is it proper form to say to the bag before starting..."Excuse me, but would you like to dance?"

I'm going to give this a try real soon because I still over reach, and still need plenty of work in close and with footwork and balance.