Me doing Bag Work(2 videos)

Baldheadslick hit on some very good points also, incorporate what he's saying into your game and into training also, the last thing you want your body to do is go into shock on the night because its not used to the pace that develops.

BB mentioned another good one i use every week, you can put a begginer in with anyone then and they both have somthing to gain from the sparr, if your not getting hit then you can sparr only countering certain leads, start just countering his right hands, he can throw any shot, a very hard one depending on the skill level of the novice. if you cant do that then simply counter any shots, while he can throw any. just dont jab the scorring area's and dont lead no matter how hard it gets. take a few shots to develop as a fighter, leave the ego outside the ring on this one.

Stopping someone coming forward with shots is easy this drill will put a lot more pressure on, its easy to start fireing shots, stay focused, chin pulled back and keep moving your feet, changing level, moving your head, changing angles, changing range, kidding the lot.

When you can do this with a novice and still not take many shots and pretty much counter at will whichever weak shot you wish to expose without having to lead on him, then you are quite in control of your body and the sparr at that point, now your learning to read the phyco-dynamics of the other fighter, to feel when you have them under control and what makes them tick, then you can tell them what to do. its a huge part of fighting, getting that instinct down.

This is what you need to do if the sparring isnt quite competetive, that and trying lots of new things, get the timing down when your confident, then try them on better fighters, trying new things is key to being a good fighter, variation keeps you safe in there.

 

Like Wayne says there, also jab only spars etc

 

Good work although if you leave your Chin exposed like that then it's good night Vienna. And as my great grandfather used to say "once they crack they don't come back".:deal

Still, maybe you could get a cameo role in a future Glass Jaws blockbuster.:happy

 

you are not bending your knees -> less power and bad center of gravity

your hands are below your cheen -> after few shots you throw i would try to parry your right hand and counter with left hook in your face

when throwing hooks to the body you dont bend down -> your head is exposed to counter shot, this is very bad

try to double up jabs, and f.e. when you throw right hook use your momentum for throwing left, you will be faster and punch will be harder (you always get back to the guard and then you pull your hand back and hit, that is telegraphing and less power)

i am novice too, but when i record my sparrings this is how i comment my self. I know how it needs to look like, but i also do same mistakes. Record yourself and try to see whats wrong (something is always wrong )
Sparring with novices is great, dont try to prove them you are better, work on your bad habits (hands up, use your legs and hips), try some new tehnics and other things.. cheers!

 

your straight right looks nice and sharp. you're a similar build to me so from what i can see on hear and the advice i would give is keep a tight high guard even when moving your head (witch should be constant) and bend your knees more. i imagine from the videos you like to pressure fight because you throw your shots and dont step out of range. thats not a bad thing if your a high work rate fighter but dont get in the habit of throwing two punches and then just standing their. keep throwing even if there just light punches to keep your mans mind busy while you line him up for short power punches. try and keep moving around the bag as well if you can. looks like it's not an ideal bag stand to be honest. for 2 fight though you look decent. post another video of your progression soon.

 

for a 2 fight novice,its not to bad.

few points, you look to square on,you need to move you left shoulder back along with your left leg/foot,and when you throw it follow it in with you shoulder and hips,thats why your power is not there.one of the 1st things things you should be taught is how to stand and throw straight 1x2's.
also your hooking is quite bad,after you have thrown a shot you should be in position to hook,be it body or head.
body work is a must as well,bending your knees or slipping left or right to hook the body is needing a lot of work by you mate,but ****,you have had 2 fights,your in Afghanistan,so just stick to it mate

 

No Brothas around? They hate getting hit and will probably be your nemesis as an aggressive fighter.

I know this sounds silly, but, how do they "miss" you? Are you slipping the shots or are they just timid and throwing air punches? Depending on the conditions, you can still get some pretty good training in for both of you IF they are looking to progress.

If they are decent (cardio for full round, basic footwork, and jab), but inexperienced so you are slipping? Work to close/cut off the ring, tap the body twice, and let them scoot away. The focus being your offensive ring generalship, i.e., tracking down and trapping a mover.

If they are tentative/skittish? Work on jab sparring with you focusing on ONLY arm blocking and getting to their chest. The key here is to NEVER get hit. If they touch you? Let them scoot away. The focus here is the much neglected blocking/defense of an offensive fighter.

Well at least being aware that your comp may not be all that shows you are aware. It would be bad if you didn't acknowledge it and found out another way. Good luck Devil Dog. :good

 

Yes, i was always told this also. Instead of stopping it, use your footwork to move around and come in a at different angles

 

One thing I would say is what people have already posted - the lack of leg movement. As pointed out punching comes from the legs, its not only about power but transference of weight for combinations and getting the punches off correctly. It may not be so noticeable on the bag but I reckon once fighting a mobile opponent it is going to show.

The way you step off the bag, spinning off the front foot I would also suggest needs work. You need lateral head movement or to step off to the side, that spin you do is a common novice move but by moving like that you aren't actually getting your head out the way of anything. In and out quick or roll off to the side... spinning your back leg round on the spot is asking for a punch on the chin.

Also snap the shots more, link punches together rather than throw one after the other (again that's in part tie's in with your footwork). Variety of shots, angles and movement is key.. even when just working a bag.