Quote Originally Posted by Hellbore
Quote Originally Posted by Magnum
the straight shots may feel akward to the body because you arent getting enough distance

Yeah and it feels like I have no leverage. What should I do with my hips, shoulders, and other hand when I throw a straight shot to the body?
this is really hard to explain without showing you in person or without you watching the pros do it.
but just some things i can think of that most people make mistakes on

first it depends on the angle(that you and your opponent are set up at)
but always get the proper distance and make sure that you are low enough so your punching at a good angle with your arm
also jabs and crosses go to the middle part of the stomach (or close to it) if you are at a angle where you land to the ribs and arent set up correctly you can hurt you wrists (kind of like on the heavybag)

not to sound cocky or anything but it is hard for me to explain because it comes natural to me and i dont have to think about some of these things you have asked.