On a scale of 1-10 how effective would you say the speed bag is for boxing

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by ShamrockNapalm, Oct 5, 2010.


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  1. ShamrockNapalm

    ShamrockNapalm Rhythm Amongst The Chaos Full Member

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    Same here :lol: it's almost like a race to see who can get there first :roll:
     
    ShamrockNapalm, Oct 7, 2010
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  2. doylexxx

    doylexxx Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I recommend the speedbag bible , I can hit the thnig in crazy ways back forth, 3 times aat once , fist rolling double hit elbow into straight punches , funny stuff

    not relevant to real punching though, but looks excellent , easily learned compared to skilled skipping for example. a couple months and you get it down
     
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  3. ShamrockNapalm

    ShamrockNapalm Rhythm Amongst The Chaos Full Member

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    Yeah the writer of the book has some videos on Youtube that I've watch. They've helped me learn crazy stuff like the things you talked about too. You're right though it's still not all that relevant to actual punching.
     
    ShamrockNapalm, Oct 7, 2010
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  4. vonLPC

    vonLPC Active Member Full Member

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    One thought I had is a youtube video where Freddie Roach uses it to teach a hook. It made sense and I started using the drill. However, it is not the "traditional" way a speed bag is used.
     
    vonLPC, Oct 10, 2010
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  5. ShamrockNapalm

    ShamrockNapalm Rhythm Amongst The Chaos Full Member

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    Yeah I remember watching that video a while ago. He teaches on how you should follow through on the hook so the bag should just sound like one big bang instead of a continuous back and forth batting. This drill is pretty good for accuracy I find.
     
    ShamrockNapalm, Oct 11, 2010
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  6. Slacker

    Slacker Big & Slow Full Member

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    I use it to warm up and for combination timing sometimes. Double end bag is better and more fun.

    Like everyone mentioned, its good for the shoulders, triceps and a good way to get the heart pumping for some cardio.

    I usually throw in a couple rounds in the beginning and maybe a cool down round at the end of the workout.
     
    Slacker, Oct 11, 2010
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