Could it still be possible to increase your speed? My trainer always tells me that im slow etc. I have decent power but I am slow. Not slow like molasses but still slow. Is there anyway to increase speed? Or is this genetics and I should work on my timing instead?
First rule of speed is technique. If you tidy up your technique, you will not be considered slow, despite any physical limitation. Physically, you can increase you speed. Lift heavy, lift explosively, perform plyometrics if you body can handle them, consider 'complex' training, use short duration isometrics etc. There are many ways to increase your 'speed'.
i shadow box with light weights about 2 kg that improves my speed. However if your a slow fighter really work on your timing so you can time faster guys coming in watch some Carlos Monzon he was slow but had great timing
Good post. Tszyu vs Judah for a prime time example of how timing beats speed. Tszyu always severly impressed me with his timing and rhythm because he certainly was not the fastest guy.
first time somebody has told me good post :good Tsyu had good timing and that right hand was timed perfect but i think Monzon is the best example of timing.
kostya tszyu was a world amateur champion, amatuers is all about speed, he musnt have been that slow. That is the worst example you could have used for a slow boxer. He is one of the best welter weight boxers of all time.
he wasnt a welterweight he was light welter also he used the example of Tszyu vs Judah where Judah was alot faster than Tszyu so therefore Tszyu was slow COMPARED to Judah. Judah was faster than Mayweather. Ams isnt all about speed there is skill involved
My trainer always said: 1. Get your technique correct 2. Work on speed while applying it 3. When those two are ok, you can start working on power In that order and that order only. Very simple advise but spot on. As for your question, you are limited by your genetics, but that doesn't mean you can't improve. Just start with throwing a quick jab, doesn't have to be hard (see the above). Then make it a 1-2. Keep practicing, practicing and practicing. Routine. Padwork, or with 10-16 oz gloves on the bag. Go back to the basics and keep asking yourself if you're not over-loading your shots. Amateur boxing is a lot about scoring points, not about knockouts although it's always a plus of course. A quick, clean jab gives you just as much points as a hard, looping right hand that you only land one in ten times.
Well my trainer tells me not to punch fast. he says get timing, accuracy and technique right first cos if you throw a punch right speed and power comes on its own
Correct sequence. You should be doing more shadow boxing and speed bag, light controlled training. Leave the heavy bag alone for now. Also if you're slow, ask yourself are you stretching????? That is vital to maximising your flexibility which makes a big difference in your mechanics. It might just be a simple matter...