Saturday, January 12, 2008

BASIC PROGRAM

Ringside offers a complete
line of both heavybags
and double end bags.
Drill work is a great way to work on specific techniques in a controlled
situation. Punch mitts can be used to work on certain combinations,
to learn proper footwork and even defense. Start your new boxers
with basic left/right combinations. As they improve, add more punches. When they master this, try moving a little.
Continue to add punches and movement as they improve. With some of the mitts available (Coach Spar Mitts), you
can also help your boxers work on defense. Start by throwing a jab at about half speed at your athlete. He/she should
slip the punch or catch the punch and counter with a jab or straight right. As the boxer gets better at this, increase the
speed until you are imitating an actual punch.
6