The 'Tag Boxing' Sparring Drill

https://www.myboxingcoach.com - I have a game (actually a boxing drill) that you can play that will bring you many of the benefits of sparring without the actual process of sparring. Sounds weird I know, but this really works. Tag boxing is something that I use all of the time. I know that it’s something that gets used in boxing gyms around the World as well. We actually provide a ‘safe’ learning environment to enable you as the boxer to develop range appreciation, reactions and appropriate responses to the opponent’s actions. I explain all in the video. Some key points though. Don’t push out too far. You always want to be in a position to launch your counter strike. Introduce doubt and hesitancy into your opponent by using lots of feints…lots and lots of feints. Some key things NOT to do: Don’t pull your lead leg back out of the way of the strike. Push out and then push back in, maintaining the integrity of your boxing stance. Don’t strike ‘down’ to the target. Bend the knees and look to strike at shoulder level. No hand blocks - this is about footwork. Away you go. in your boxing training, do this in rounds just as you would with a spar, shadow boxing or heavy bag. Comments below. Thanks Fran