Constructive criticism please

You don't think there's some really useless boxing coaches out there? It's much rarer to find a decent one from my experience. Anyone can become a boxing coach, and it's usually ex boxers who aren't the most switched on sort of people. Some of the ones I've come across I actually would recommend self taught above them.

 

I'm sure there are some. But I don't know what boxing gyms you've been to, cos the ones I've been to have all been fine. Either that, or they actually preferred to teach people how to box, instead of doing loads of strength and conditioning stuff which you clearly advocate over anything else.

Any please feel free to name any good pros who've made it without a solid trainer, and taught themselves everything they know. Seriously, name one.

 

Of course I don't advocate strength and conditioning over actual boxing training if you're trying to be a boxer. Show me where I have ever said that or implied that you moron.

 

Untill you find a good gym you can work on conditioning, skipping is important cause develops rythim, footwork an coordination.do 3 minute round by 3. First min of each round easy and comfortable, 2nd min bring the intensity up, last min your looking to go from fast to flatout. Trains body and mind to push when going tough cause that last min often determines results.

 

Stay away from shadow boxing at ur stage.. Bad habits.
If you wanna hit the bag concentrate on jab only, make sure that left comes straight back in front of your face and when you throw make sure jaw is tucked nicely next to shoulder.dont drop ur right hand from your cheek.

There are two kinds of jab u can practice,1 stationary jab, thrown thrown without footwork, 2 stab jab, which involves a quick step forward (think of fences when they attack).

 

Work core, plyometrics, if you wanna run do it in spurts ie comfortable...uncomfortable...flat out.

 

You imply it with all your BS posts, saying re****ed stuff like jumping rope is pointless, the jab is not useful for athletic fighters etc. You seem to think you know better than actual boxing coaches, no wonder they never saw eye-to-eye with you and kicked you out of their gyms. Not to mention you still haven't named one pro who's made it without a trainer.

 

When did I say a pro didn't need a trainer? And again, when I have I ever implied that strength and conditioning is more important than skill/technique work if you're a boxer? And I've never been kicked out of a gym, I've been to a few different gyms when I boxed because I left, they'd do and say stupid things. I was told by my first coaches when I boxed that I was a 'natural', that i was 'born to do this' etc. It's that sort of dumb **** that made me leave. When someone doesn't know that everything can be developed and how to develop it they are basically the equivalent of religious morons.

You're an idiot jumping to conclusions.

 

tuck your elbows in more. A great way of fixing that is to stand next to a wall with your arm an inch away it and to throw your jab out. If your elbow points out and hits the wall, then you're flailing them out too much. Make sure you throw it over and over again straight out and avoid your elbow touching the wall.

You can do the same with the straight right hand also

 

Honestly, you're gonna drive yourself nuts trying to take everyone's advice and realizing that people are still gonna pick on stuff no matter what. Even the most technically sound boxer will get picked apart in an internet forum. By people with worse faults. That's a slippery slope my friend. But to each his own. If you still insist on it, take the advice with a grain of salt, and don't expect to please everybody.

 

:good

Well said!!

Floyd Mayweather is as technically good as it gets, yet some on here have been known to criticise his skill set. atsch

I like the fact that the TS didn't go all sensitive at any criticism and can handle a wind up. That would suggest that he probably is a decent character and is someone who would listen to (and thus learn from) a good boxing coach/trainer.

As people mentioned, there are (obviously) plenty of things to work on, and in person, with a good coach is really the only way of doing so.. But for someone who is completely self taught, that was a very respectable effort indeed (and the second video does suggest some improvement, particularly with regards fitness).

If his budget allows, the lad should invest in a good heavy bag asap.

 

I am probably the worlds worst coach or trainer, but you have asked on a forum about your video, so I will point out as I see it. If that is the only bag you have, fair enough, but you need another as well, a much heavier one. With the lighter bags, you cannot double up on the jab with any authority as the bag shifts on the first punch. When you double the jab on a heavy bag you will see what I mean, and that will build jab power up. I used to try and keep ring defence up when working the bags, so it becomes second nature. Try a bit of weaving and a duck now and again, like the bag was punching back. It will take some getting used to, and you really need someone who knows his stuff to school you along before any poor habits are conditioned into your system. I don't know if you can use a skipping rope, but skipping is a good cardio and timing trainer. Kills your wrist and forearm muscles into the bargain! Try moving left to right, right to left, left pause left etc, so you don't just keep moving around the bag one way. When I was an a/b, I had the privilege of training alongside a professional lightweight who used to train with us a couple of nights a week to "stay warmed up" of an evening. We used to alternate on the light and heavy bags, moving faster on the light, and a bit more static on the heavy to build punch strength up. There is no substitute for sparring, and I am proud to say the pro fighter told everyone in the gym he enjoyed sharing the ring with me as I was competitive, and very strong for my weight. Good luck and give it a go, but you need a gym to go to, as that gives you a lift mentally. Keep us posted on how you are getting along.

 

Pivot and step around the bag to work on angles as its swinging at you to mimic a charging opponent. Work on turning over the punch on the right uppercut

 

What weight class are you in? I’d guess jr middle or middle. Height and reach???

The good:

You have good hand and foot speed. The foot speed is circular, with is a plus. The jab seems solid and you have the jab cross down. Athletically speaking you are better than most. Your stamina seems pretty good, but it's a short video so no definitive conclusion can be drawn.

Needs work:

Power in the left hook and using the left hand in general outside of the jab.

You have a long torso, and your guard at the elbow leaves plenty of room for body shots. This cannot be fixed, but you could learn how to block body shots a bit. A good body puncher will see this and land.

I also think you learn forward a bit too much with your head, which makes it easier for the other guy to land, and gives you slightly less time to react.

Suggestions: Work on blocking and countering ( A plus since you have faster than normal hands ) and the left hook as a third punch after the jab lands or a counter. Countering for the most part must be learned in the gym vs opponents.

You are a good enough athlete I think to add these suggestions to your game.