where to stare?

david619 · 01-31-2013, 10:07 PM

today during training they had us with a partner practicing blocking jabs and and jab, cross, jab and simple stuff like that but I was confused at where I should be staring. it felt kinda weird looking him in the eyes because we were just practicing so I tried staring at his gloves and that was also weird. Where should I be looking whend doing these drills?....sorry if this question is stupid

Bazooka · 01-31-2013, 10:09 PM

at the chest

david619 · 01-31-2013, 10:10 PM

is that where u stare?

Matt Ldn · 01-31-2013, 10:32 PM

I stare at just above the solar plexus area so I can see the feet as well as the hands and I don't focus on the gloves because there are two of them so that wouldn't work.

david619 · 01-31-2013, 10:37 PM

so don't stare at face?

MagnificentMatt · 01-31-2013, 10:37 PM

It doesn't matter man...the main thing is to keep your eyes open and up, as long as you are looking at their chest or higher it doesn't matter...just gotta be able to see those punches.

david619 · 01-31-2013, 10:50 PM

fosho

Mighty_Fighter · 01-31-2013, 10:59 PM

Center chest or chin are the best areas. You can easily see shoulder movements which indicate when and what your opponent will throw, especially hooks.

david619 · 01-31-2013, 11:27 PM

alright thanks!

Bazooka · 02-01-2013, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Mighty_Fighter

Center chest or chin are the best areas. You can easily see shoulder movements which indicate when and what your opponent will throw, especially hooks.

exactly plus this doesnt let your opponent know where your throwing, head or body you keep him guessing to

greynotsoold · 02-01-2013, 01:55 AM

When you are driving on the highway, if you focus on one car, the one's your aren't watching will mess you up. You have to see them all and be aware of everything around you.

I TuCKeR 93 I · 02-01-2013, 09:23 AM

The crotch.

Johnstown · 02-01-2013, 09:25 AM

cus d'amato said chest..i have heard others say shoulders..still others eyes and even waist...i would say chest myself

dealt_with · 02-01-2013, 09:27 AM

Movement is mainly detected by peripheral vision so don't look at anything in particular, when you're relaxed you have less tunnel vision so you can see the bigger picture more easily. Relax and you'll be able to see everything, if you focus on one thing you're missing everything else.

viru§™ · 02-01-2013, 11:38 AM

There is no right or wrong answer for this, you'll have to work it out for yourself.
Try staring at chest, shoulders, eyes, whatever and see what you feel works best for you.

01-31-2013, 10:07 PM	#1
david619 newbie Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 21 vCash: 500	where to stare? today during training they had us with a partner practicing blocking jabs and and jab, cross, jab and simple stuff like that but I was confused at where I should be staring. it felt kinda weird looking him in the eyes because we were just practicing so I tried staring at his gloves and that was also weird. Where should I be looking whend doing these drills?....sorry if this question is stupid
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01-31-2013, 10:09 PM	#2
Bazooka Pimp C Wants 2 Be Me East Side VIP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 30,553 vCash: 75	Re: where to stare? at the chest
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01-31-2013, 10:10 PM	#3
david619 newbie Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 21 vCash: 500	Re: where to stare? is that where u stare?
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01-31-2013, 10:32 PM	#4
Matt Ldn Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NSW via Leeds/London Posts: 4,840 vCash: 75	Re: where to stare? I stare at just above the solar plexus area so I can see the feet as well as the hands and I don't focus on the gloves because there are two of them so that wouldn't work.
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01-31-2013, 10:37 PM	#5
david619 newbie Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 21 vCash: 500	Re: where to stare? so don't stare at face?
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01-31-2013, 10:37 PM	#6
MagnificentMatt Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,947 vCash: 1000	Re: where to stare? It doesn't matter man...the main thing is to keep your eyes open and up, as long as you are looking at their chest or higher it doesn't matter...just gotta be able to see those punches.
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01-31-2013, 10:50 PM	#7
david619 newbie Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 21 vCash: 500	Re: where to stare? fosho
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01-31-2013, 10:59 PM	#8
Mighty_Fighter mightyfighter.com Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Ring Posts: 84 vCash: 500	Re: where to stare? Center chest or chin are the best areas. You can easily see shoulder movements which indicate when and what your opponent will throw, especially hooks.
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01-31-2013, 11:27 PM	#9
david619 newbie Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 21 vCash: 500	Re: where to stare? alright thanks!
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02-01-2013, 01:55 AM	#11
greynotsoold Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 723 vCash: 500	Re: where to stare? When you are driving on the highway, if you focus on one car, the one's your aren't watching will mess you up. You have to see them all and be aware of everything around you.
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02-01-2013, 09:23 AM	#12
I TuCKeR 93 I Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,087 vCash: 75	Re: where to stare? The crotch.
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02-01-2013, 09:25 AM	#13
Johnstown No Longer Nefarious East Side VIP Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Johnstown PA Posts: 11,823 vCash: 500	Re: where to stare? cus d'amato said chest..i have heard others say shoulders..still others eyes and even waist...i would say chest myself
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02-01-2013, 09:27 AM	#14
dealt_with Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 3,695 vCash: 500	Re: where to stare? Movement is mainly detected by peripheral vision so don't look at anything in particular, when you're relaxed you have less tunnel vision so you can see the bigger picture more easily. Relax and you'll be able to see everything, if you focus on one thing you're missing everything else.
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02-01-2013, 11:38 AM	#15
viru§™ Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3,692 vCash: 1000	Re: where to stare? There is no right or wrong answer for this, you'll have to work it out for yourself. Try staring at chest, shoulders, eyes, whatever and see what you feel works best for you.
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