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Bag drills

Moving with the bag

Move in, out and around the bag as you work your stuff.
Use the steps and the rhythm.Learn how to move as you
deliver solid blows. Keep your steps short, your stance
balanced and your rhythm fluid.

6.3 Flow/rhythm drill
Anything goes! Stay relaxed and let the punches flow.
Here you’re trying to add the combinations (and any-
thing else you’ve been working on) into a repertoire.

Beyond the heavy bag
Although the heavy bag is the most important
punching bag and training tool, a well-equipped gym
will have a number of different punching bags. Some
bags are better for certain moves than others.The Five

drill routine applies to every bag.

The double end bag is very good for honing your
slipping, counterpunching, blocking and parrying skills.
This bag is comprised of a hard, rubber-like ball held
by elastic cords that stretch to the ceiling and floor.A
boxer pulls and snaps the ball to get it going.Action is
very sharp and fast.The idea is to match your moves
with the blazing rubber ball.

The slip bag is designed for slips and ducks.This small
bag swings from the ceiling.A boxer moves his head
just enough to avoid being hit (as with the double end
bag).You don’t hit the slip bag.Work punches and
defensive moves in the air.

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