Re: Boxing Bags
I think that any skill related training that a boxer does should simulate the kinds of things that one would experience in a boxing match. Just like what we've been talking about, let's you're sparring and you hit your opponent with a good body punch they're not going to fly backwards unless you're boxing on the moon. If the bag is too light or responsive then it's not going to add to your abilities as a puncher more than likely it might teach you bad form for the reasons that's been said already.
That being said I don't think that the punching targets that look like manaquins are practical for a boxer because they don't move and respond like an opponent would when you hit it. Some people like it because they can see the targets clearly since it resembles a person, but besides looks it doesn't offer much else.
Alternatively it's a good idea to mark your heavybag with tape making x's where all the targets corresponding to the vulnerable spots on an opponent's body. This is one of the valueble tips I got from Thomas and Grey. This way you're more deliberate when it comes to hitting as you're placing your shots where they count. Building on this in regards to actual sparring you can plan the different combinations and punches that you'll throw, and more importantly on how you would go about setting it up. This is a great area to work at because you can get the logistics down, and it corresponds to the different kinds of things that you'd experience in a fight. If you notice anything while you're watching sparring matches, or any recorded fights you can certainly incorporate that into your training as well. That you can keep improving, as there's so much things to draw from.
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