Just began training a little bit, trying to get some things established before actually going to a boxing gym I have a few questions -I use 16 oz everlast gloves no wraps and hit the bag for an hour or so, I get very sore knuckles and wrists, would wrapping aid this, should I decrease the time at first that I hit the bag for? Are there any tips to making the hands stronger and more resistant to soreness or does this take time to get used to - Jabbing and stepping to the right..I have no problem throwing the jab and moving to my left as an orthodox fighter but cant throw the left jab and step to the right without it being awkward, some tips? -Head and upper body movement basics...how much do you move, and do you try to avoid a pattern to avoid being predictable or should i just worry about a few small elements first? Any shadow boxing tips
When you jab and move to your right, try this. Slide your left foot directly to the right, just a little, maybe an inch or two. As you do, jab. Then pivot on the left foot. As your right foot moves, throw the right hand. You really get your weight into your right hand that way.
In order: - Do some Push ups to get stronger wrist. Also always use wraps. Finally make sure your wrist is straight with your forearm for every single punch, otherwise you'll get injured. - When you move aside you do 2 steps (first right foot then left foot) when your lead foot (left) touches the floor then the weight is in it, and in that exact moment you throw the jab... Is a little strange at the beginning compared to the movement to the left (because is a '2 time movement'), but if you start slowly and get used to it you will use it in no time. - There is no pattern to avoid, but is always necesary to be relaxed (specially shoulders) to react in time. Doing some little slides (coordinating wrist, shoulders and some knee bending) side to side when you are not moving your feets to make your opponent doubt before thowing something. Despite of those tips you should be openminded once you enter a gym, if you choose a good trainer who knows what he does. (not a English speaker, so have mercy)
