What is the point of a speedball?

The_Real_Deal · 02-19-2010, 05:58 AM

I'm going to buy one of those boxing stands as the walls of my garage are too hard to drill through so I can't put up a bracket.

Some of these stands have an attachment for a speedball but obviously they cost a bit more. I'm just wondering whether it's worth paying the extra.

What exactly does a speedball add to your workout?

POCKET SHOT · 02-19-2010, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Real_Deal

I'm going to buy one of those boxing stands as the walls of my garage are too hard to drill through so I can't put up a bracket.

Some of these stands have an attachment for a speedball but obviously they cost a bit more. I'm just wondering whether it's worth paying the extra.

What exactly does a speedball add to your workout?

alot of people dismiss the speedbag,unfortunately.. my last 2 trainers did too.

in my opinion its a great tool,however too much emphasis shouldnt be placed on it,

its great for teaching beginners hand -eye co ordination, rhythm and to get them used to keeping there hands up, some shoulder conditioning also

not just for good for beginners though,
its a fun lil workout too

The_Real_Deal · 02-19-2010, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by POCKET SHOT

its great for teaching beginners hand -eye co ordination

I saw footage of Cus D'Amato saying that this is a myth and he then closed his eyes and hit the speedball for a couple of minutes

POCKET SHOT · 02-19-2010, 08:16 AM

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEkJwVWzWRA[/ame]

mmunger · 02-19-2010, 09:32 AM

I remember wondering why I'd use the speedball. Until a local coach for the pros told me to use it "at full speed at all times".

Try to hit it as many times as you can while keeping control of it. Not only will it make you look good to others, but it will greatly help coordination and shoulder strength. The first few times will be hard but you will be rewarded.

Mike_S · 02-19-2010, 12:06 PM

I never use one, the one at the last gym I was at never got used except by kids and those wanting a skive instead of going on a heavy bag. I don't even know if there is one at the gym I'm at now.

Son of Gaul · 02-19-2010, 01:16 PM

I think the primary purpose is to develop shoulder endurance.

RDJ · 02-19-2010, 01:30 PM

Can't think of a single one that's not replaceable with something better.

thejokerswild · 02-20-2010, 12:32 AM

Maintaining Rhythm and Timing.

Shoulder Endurance.

Its also not bad for your core stability either.

02-19-2010, 05:58 AM	#1
The_Real_Deal Journeyman ESB Jr Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 247 vCash: 500	What is the point of a speedball? I'm going to buy one of those boxing stands as the walls of my garage are too hard to drill through so I can't put up a bracket. Some of these stands have an attachment for a speedball but obviously they cost a bit more. I'm just wondering whether it's worth paying the extra. What exactly does a speedball add to your workout?
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02-19-2010, 08:16 AM	#4
POCKET SHOT Journeyman ESB Jr Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 261 vCash: 1000	Re: What is the point of a speedball? [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEkJwVWzWRA[/ame]
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mmunger newbie Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 23 vCash: 500	Re: What is the point of a speedball? I remember wondering why I'd use the speedball. Until a local coach for the pros told me to use it "at full speed at all times". Try to hit it as many times as you can while keeping control of it. Not only will it make you look good to others, but it will greatly help coordination and shoulder strength. The first few times will be hard but you will be rewarded.
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Mike_S Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southport, Merseyside, England Posts: 993 vCash: 1000	Re: What is the point of a speedball? I never use one, the one at the last gym I was at never got used except by kids and those wanting a skive instead of going on a heavy bag. I don't even know if there is one at the gym I'm at now.
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Son of Gaul Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The Abyss Posts: 5,980 vCash: 248	Re: What is the point of a speedball? I think the primary purpose is to develop shoulder endurance.
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RDJ Gent And Scholar East Side VIP Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm not your buddy, pal. Posts: 32,578 vCash: 202	Re: What is the point of a speedball? Can't think of a single one that's not replaceable with something better.
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02-20-2010, 12:32 AM	#9
thejokerswild P4P King East Side VIP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 18,179 vCash: 75	Re: What is the point of a speedball? Maintaining Rhythm and Timing. Shoulder Endurance. Its also not bad for your core stability either.
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