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Chapter 12
pulling punches before they reach a target when you
see one coming. It’s better to finish the punch since it
may still land or at least disrupt the incoming punch.
Happy feet
Happy feet are common in sparring. It’s fairly common
to bounce backward and around and around. It’s wise
to block the back foot during partner drills to clip the
tendency.
Hey, relax
Boxing is about relaxation and explosive action. Boxers
must learn to relax between punches in order to con-
serve energy. Nothing takes it out of you faster than
unrelieved, tense muscles over the course of a round.
Situational sparring drills
Situational sparring requires that each boxer carries
out a specific role. One or both boxers may throw at
will depending on the purpose of the drill.
Perform rounds of each at 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and full speed.
12.1 Offense versus different defenses or styles of
defense. Emphasis on offense.
12.2 Defense versus different offenses or styles of
offense. Emphasis on defense.
12.3 Opposing styles
Outside (range) fighting verses inside fighting versus
counterpunching versus in and out fighting ...
12.4 Same style
Outside (range) fighting verses outside fighting, inside
fighting versus inside fighting and so on.
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