What Exercises/Workouts Can I Do To Improve My Footwork From Home?

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by eric9t3, Nov 21, 2009.


  1. eric9t3

    eric9t3 The_Guy Full Member

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    I Need To Improve My Foot Work; I Don't Have Any Equipment At home; I Want To Do It In The Gym And At Home.
     
  2. RDJ

    RDJ Boxing Junkie banned

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    Shadowboxing.
     
  3. eric9t3

    eric9t3 The_Guy Full Member

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    Thats All? Cause I Do That All The Time....
     
  4. RDJ

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    That's the best one I can think off. There are also specific footwork drills, but I prefer shadowboxing. At first I work on nothing but movement, later add slipping and ducking, throwing punches, etc. If you can visualise yourself boxing nothing beats it.
     
  5. paloalto00

    paloalto00 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Good for someone with experience, but judging by his post he isn't too experienced. He wouldn't know what mistakes to be looking for.

    I would suggest plyometrics, running cones, etc. You can find great videos on youtube
     
  6. RDJ

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    Agreed. I think shadowboxing reaches its full potential as an exercise after you've been sparring for a while. Until then just moving around with proper foot placement may be better, assuming someone explained how to move in boxing.

    Here's what I do. Move laterally, pivot, forward, backwards, etc. Then add upper body movement, the little movements that hide both defence and offence. After that do the same while throwing nothing but feints, then add the jab, the right hand, etc.
     
  7. paloalto00

    paloalto00 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :good That's what my trainer also teaches
     
  8. aj415

    aj415 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Get a jumprope... obviously great for footwork

    Cones or random objects from your house, place them on the floor

    you can do crisscrosses
    you can also do parrellel jumps (jumping side to side over an object)..
     
  9. eric9t3

    eric9t3 The_Guy Full Member

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    Thanks Guys An NO I Wouldnt Kno Whats Mistakes To Look For.