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Heavy Bag

Multi-jabs
Remember to fully recover after each blow.Try to keep
power consistent from the first to the last jab in each
combination.

One-Two
Don’t let up or cheat on the jab just to unload on a
booming right hand.Keep the jab snappy.Make sure you
recover the jab fully before you throw the right.

One-Two-Three
Align your right shoulder to the
horizontal center of the bag
before you begin in order to
properly attack the bag from both
sides.

Since the hook requires a shorter
punching distance than the jab
and the right, you’ll need to com-
promise your boxing distance
somewhat. Step in with the jab, land a shorter right,
come off the weight transfer with a snappy left and step
back out again. Don’t forget to throw a strong jab
because you’re anticipating the power punches that
follow. Work especially on the transition from right to
left. And try not to get too frustrated by your sloppy left
hook. Remember to bring your hands back to your chin
after every punch.Beware of the droopy right hand.Got
all that?

Right-Left, Left-Right
Get up close and align your right shoulder to the center
of the bag.Your right will be a little stubby in order to

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