Sore thumb and wrist!

[m-g willy]

New here and need some(lots) advice.
I watched vids on how to wrap your hands.
But when I wrap around my thumb I can't close my fist tight.
If I keep the wrap loose enough to make a solid fist then the wrap isn't doing anything!
Also when I wrap around the thumb I get pain aroind my thumb joint and wrist when punching.
So does it really matter if you wrap around the thumb?

[cnote111]

To my understanding the wrap is designed to secure the wrist/thumb in place so if you land incorrectly the wrap will protect you hand/wrist/thumb from moving in the wrong direction. Your thumb should be secured at all times and the glove shouldn't allow you to make a complete fist anyways. Security inside the glove is your focus. You'll get used to it.

[Slim the BoxingManiac]

You might not be landing the punch right. It could be landing on the wrong knuckle and might be going down the wrist wrong.

That's just an idea.

[m-g willy]

You might not be landing the punch right. It could be landing on the wrong knuckle and might be going down the wrist wrong.

That's just an idea.

I think you are right.
After turning my fist right at impact to "dig ' my knuckles in I can now punch without the pain.

[Slim the BoxingManiac]

You might not be landing the punch right. It could be landing on the wrong knuckle and might be going down the wrist wrong.

That's just an idea.

I think you are right.
After turning my fist right at impact to "dig ' my knuckles in I can now punch without the pain.

I'm glad I could help.