Hey guys, I started boxing a few months ago and when sparring I realized that I've been throwing my punches, specifically hooks, as if my opponent were much closer to me, and that I need to work better on outfighting, which I'm suited more for. I'm not really that tall, but my reach is pretty far and so I was wondering on any tips for how to get used to the punching distance and technique in application to a heavy bag or pads or an opponent. Any advice is appreciated.
Thats not what he's asking; look to get full extension on your punches and also work on your foot work.
for the straight right aim to extend your arm so far that your shoulder actually protects the right side of your jaw, get the shoulder as far forward as possible without losing balance
good footwork can set up your straight shots, all good outfighters set up thier shots with good footwork
It sounds like I have the same build as you and I find that working on controlling the distance during sparring and practising keeping good blance helped me
Foot work is going to be vital if you want to fight "tall" and keep your distance. Developing a good jab with snap will also be vital but you can't avoid infighting altogether and you shouldn't just stop throwing hooks. I'm a big believer in taking whats given and if your opponent is giving you a hook then you need to throw it at certain point sin a fight. It'll set up other combinations and angles. But I guess to answer your question...jab, footwork and conditioning are the keys to fighting tall/long.
true say...lately I have had pain in my left wrist and its stated cracking like cracking knuckles, some in my right this has happened once before has anyone had a similar feeling and does anyone know how to prevent or help with this. im sure i saw some advert of some product to help joint pains and stiffness during sports u think this may help?
I'm a tall fight myself and was just wondering what exactly do people mean when they say to use footwork when fighting tall? Does it mean stepping in with the Jab?