Hey guys

Interesting thread. When throwing straight shots, extend your arms...end of story! Whether you're shadow boxing, hitting bags, sparring or fighting, straight shots must incorporate an extended arm. A tip that I try to reinforce in our boxers: when shadow boxing, put an imaginary head and body in front of you. Accelerate the shot, any shot, onto the target and 'snap' it onto the chin/under the ribs without punching through the target. This helps with speed and power and if the technique is correct (weight going onto back leg) you'll never go off-balance when you miss a shot during fighting/sparring.

It's all good!

Fran