HELP! I need some tips to improve my boxing

[Luvchenko]

I'd really appreciate it if you could give me some feedback on what I'm currently doing ok and what I'm doing wrong. I'm a beginner, just started my fifth month boxing. Thanks!

https:// vimeo.com/914838786?share=copy

[Master]

Link does not work.

[Luvchenko]

Link does not work.

Hey man, thanks for checking.

The system didn't let me post a link so I added it a space before "vimeo", if you remove that space it should let you see it.

Thanks a lot!

[Master]

Post more and I think it will let you do it.

I can't get into your link. I am a IT genius as well.

[Luvchenko]

Post more and I think it will let you do it.

I can't get into your link. I am a IT genius as well.

That makes two IT geniuses then lol. How about now?

[Master]

Firstly, welcome to the forum and well done on posting the video.

Anyone training in boxing needs to be commended as it is not an easy sport to learn. You look as if you had worked out hard before you started filming to hit the bag.

I would say you are a good hooker but need to work more on your straight punches. The jab needs to be thrown with more intent. You need to snap your punches and ended up slapping quite a lot.

You need to work on your foot work and balance to be more effective hitting the bag.

Keep it up and enjoy it.

[Luvchenko]

Firstly, welcome to the forum and well done on posting the video.

Anyone training in boxing needs to be commended as it is not an easy sport to learn. You look as if you had worked out hard before you started filming to hit the bag.

I would say you are a good hooker but need to work more on your straight punches. The jab needs to be thrown with more intent. You need to snap your punches and ended up slapping quite a lot.

You need to work on your foot work and balance to be more effective hitting the bag.

Keep it up and enjoy it.

Thanks a lot mate, appreciate the feedback. To answer your comments:

- I do try to snap my punches but throughout the rounds I always forget to do so. Should I train with resistance bands or what's your favourite drill for it?
- I always do some rope and footwork drills before starting, but clearly need to do more of it! What do you think was lacking the most in my footwork? I think that when I'm not engaging the bag I tend to cross my feet a bit too much, will keep an eye out for it.

I intend to take at least some private lessons in the near future/keep going to normal classes.

Thanks a million my friend.

Cheers.

[Master]

Normally when someone slaps there punches they are tired or rushing.

I would set my feet and throw the punches slowly and without power. Get the technique right first, twist the body and snap the punches on impact. Then put power into it later when you have the confidence that you are throwing the punches right.

Practice the punches no need for resistance bands. Throwing combination drills are good. My favourite is jab, jab, right hand and left hook.

Balance in your foot work is important and rope work helps. You did cross your feet a lot.

No need for private lessons join a gym and learn in a group.

I pretend I am a particular boxer I like and try and be them.

Keep posting your development.

[Luvchenko]

Normally when someone slaps there punches they are tired or rushing.

I would set my feet and throw the punches slowly and without power. Get the technique right first, twist the body and snap the punches on impact. Then put power into it later when you have the confidence that you are throwing the punches right.

Practice the punches no need for resistance bands. Throwing combination drills are good. My favourite is jab, jab, right hand and left hook.

Balance in your foot work is important and rope work helps. You did cross your feet a lot.

No need for private lessons join a gym and learn in a group.

I pretend I am a particular boxer I like and try and be them.

Keep posting your development.

Thank you sir, will go back to the "drawing board" and focus on getting the technique right as you mention to drill some snap, and focus on footwork. I'm already on a boxing class, although I'd like it to be a bit more personalized, but it's good to have different partners each evening.

With regards to combinations, I think I'm quite predictable as I'm usually throwing 1,2,3's or 1,1,2,3's, gotta mix it up a bit more I reckon.

Will post another video in a few months time to compare!

Cheers mate.

[greynotsoold]

Post more and I think it will let you do it.

I can't get into your link. I am a IT genius as well.

That makes two IT geniuses then lol. How about now?

You are punching with your arms- there is no weight transference going on.

[Luvchenko]

Post more and I think it will let you do it.

I can't get into your link. I am a IT genius as well.

That makes two IT geniuses then lol. How about now?

You are punching with your arms- there is no weight transference going on.

I'm gonna make drilling that my main priority. It's annoying because on the first rounds I try to focus on it, but once I get tired it goes completely through the window. Thanks for the feedback.

[Yuzo]

You are punching with your arms- there is no weight transference going on.

hey i got a question for you and i figured you'd know. can you transfer your body weight from leg to leg in a wide stance?

[NoSavingByTheBell]

Keep your right elbow closer to your side, the right hand punch is too wide

[Luvchenko]

Hi guys, just uploading an update since last time I commented. For reference, I'm around 8 months in since I got into boxing with zero experience.

I've been trying to put in the rounds and to work on better transferring weight, finding angles and snapping my punches etc., but to be honest I don't feel like I've made that much progress since last time I posted. I still feel like I'm rigid like a surfboard and most punches don't really carry much gunpowder. I've started doing shadowboxing every week, so hopefully that'll help with that.

I also think the footwork could improve by a long while. My cardio is a bit better nowadays although I was pretty tired when I filmed this, so not peak form either, but won't use that as an excuse.

Any feedback, as usual, would be much appreciated!

[Master]

Nice hooks and head movement.

Work on your footwork, technique and straight punches.

Always be balanced when throwing punches to get full power.

Still slapping the punches, twist and tense on impact.

Straight punches are harder to throw but more efficient. Practice on those more.

Good effort and keep training to work on Cardio.