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Heavy Bag

accommodate the left hook. This combination is all
about working off the natural weight transfer inherent
in each punch. The right flows into your left which
flows into your right, etc. Think pivoting feet, crushed
peanuts and short,compact punches.Start with the right
at times and sometimes with the left hook.

Keep the punches coming in a steady, even beat
throughout each combination --- BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Don’t develop hiccups in your delivery --- BOOM, boom
... BOOM!

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.

The Hardest Thing
Stepping up and back with your combinations is the
hardest doggone thing. However, in a bout it’s vitally
important to know how to fight on the move since most
of the time you are continually in motion. Basically the
move involves stepping with the hand that throws ---
right foot with right hand and left foot with left hand.It’s
a simple concept but difficult to coordinate. Practice by
shuffling up and back executing a loose one-two combi-
nation to get a feel for the foot-to-hand feeling. Use half
steps. Going back is harder than moving forward.

Refine your punching technique as you develop coordi-
nation.The heavy bag can be utilized up to a point.You
can practice this drill moving into the bag but not away
from it.

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