Moving Your Head With Every Punch

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  1. McCallum Fan

    McCallum Fan New Member Full Member

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    Any time you throw a punch with your left arm your head should move to the right, and vice versa, right?
     
  2. KillSomething

    KillSomething Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No.
     
  3. wordisbond

    wordisbond Active Member Full Member

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    There is no such rule.
     
  4. McCallum Fan

    McCallum Fan New Member Full Member

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    so how do you incorporate head movement into your boxing? When I see people use head movement in sparring its usually just them bobbing their head to the side from way out of range. you can see i need some help :D:yep:hey
     
  5. KillSomething

    KillSomething Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    You...like...move your head. When the guy punches you, you move your head out of the way. When he's not punching you, you move your head to make him think you're about to punch him. If he tries to punch you while you're doing this, he's likely to miss, because your head is moving. When you punch the guy, you ****ing...move your head. So you can keep on punching him.

    Just spar a lot.
     
  6. McCallum Fan

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    did I strike a nerve? :think
     
  7. KillSomething

    KillSomething Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No, it's just...it was a really really stupid question and I'm high.
     
  8. McCallum Fan

    McCallum Fan New Member Full Member

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    jeez....sorry for wasting your time
     
  9. KTFO

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    You realize that this dogma is wrong when you got floored,lol.
     
  10. achillesthegreat

    achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE Full Member

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    Anytime is predictable. Mix it up. Usually guys who are not very fast do this to invoid incoming shots. Cotto and Hopkins do it alot.
     
  11. wordisbond

    wordisbond Active Member Full Member

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    Yes I was annoyed when I read the question last night, but I was very high as well.
     
  12. McCallum Fan

    McCallum Fan New Member Full Member

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    For a guy whose only been in an actual boxing gym for a few weeks, you have quite an elitist attitude. I think you should stop trying to blend in with the experienced posters until you get some actual experience, you transparent stooge.
     
  13. luciuslim

    luciuslim Well-Known Member Full Member

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    tilting your head to the right while throwing a jab can help you against tall fighters, but you got to remember, humans adapt, and so must you. one thing isnt going to work on every one, and even if you find someone it dose work on over doing anything will put you in harms way.
    mix it up, on defense and offense.
     
  14. vibit

    vibit Active Member Full Member

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    Agreed...on the heavybag and during sparring, I try to be as unpredictable as possible with head movement. I do get predictable at times, I'm told, but it's not for lack of trying.

    You can also initiate combinations with head movement, but if you're not in good condition, this will cause you to tire prematurely.

    I know that when I get tired all I do is keep a high guard, and look to counter my opponent. Head movement and moving around is exhausting, but if you're looking to make the other guy miss you have to do them.
     
  15. wordisbond

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    I apologize. I've never claimed to be "experienced", I just employ common sense.