Working on defense?

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by Power, Feb 19, 2009.


  1. Power

    Power Active Member Full Member

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    i need to work on my defense, everything else is fine but my defense is abit leaky beacuse id rather use my attack as defence or reflexes.

    but obviously i wanna be an all round fighter so other than sparing how else would you suggest i improve it?

    thanks
     
  2. Pugsley

    Pugsley Fat Bastard Full Member

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    The best defense is a good offense.
    Of course its going to depend on what defense area you are talking about, are you using footwork, slipping, or guard? Your trainer can give you some pads to fire at, then ask him to return with something so that you can incorporate some defense after a few shots.


     
  3. Power

    Power Active Member Full Member

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    its more my guard, my footwork is good, i try and shadow now and then just working on keeping my hands high, but when i start sparing i get to cocky and drop them. i still rarely get hit and if i do its never flush, but i think thats my main down fall and wanna work on it.
    i think i need some drills more than anything to keep me occupied and work mainly on defence.
     
  4. The Predator

    The Predator Active Member Full Member

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    Hi!

    Work with another boxer and do some defensive exersices. for example he throws a jab and you parry, slip or block it. Do it in a pace where you actually can practice this things, then when you get better on it you can rase the speed on these exercises.
    All the best
    The Predator
     
  5. achillesthegreat

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  6. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    if you dont get hit alot why do you need a better defense
     
  7. Power

    Power Active Member Full Member

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    for when im tired in a fight and my reflexes arent as good.

    its more as a 2nd game plan, dont just wanna be one dimensional
     
  8. Power

    Power Active Member Full Member

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    i did reply to this but its not come on for some reason????

    its for a few reasons;

    1) when im tired in a fight and my reflexs arent as good
    2) so im not one dimensional,
    3) i can work a guy out whilst defending if my attack aint working as well as id hope
     
  9. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    well movement is important so you can counjter with good shots try watching some mayweather when he is a super feather lightweigth for countering whilst moving

    also head movement with a guard is important

    try parrying and blocking