KangTsai
2nd Black Belt
Quick list of punching mistakes outside of wide discussion by MY observation.
1. 'Rising' on punches.
What? When you go on your tippy toes, legs straight, as you punch. If you notice this, get rid of this habit as fast as possible.
Why? Doing this puts you in a severely off-balance position.
2. Front foot going heavy.
What? When your weight, for whatever reason, shifts to your front foot when you have two feet on the ground. Bad habit.
Why? Although not really an issue in boxing, in kick boxing, muay Thai, sanda, MMA etc. This will screw you. Putting weight on your lead leg means you're leaning forward for the punch — easy counter, easy leg kick.
3. Turning square.
What? When you start punching combos, your feet go to crap and you end up with square hips. Maintain stance at all costs.
Why? Off-balance+wide target = an easy time for an opponent.
I'm sure I have more. Just goes to show what goes into good punching.
1. 'Rising' on punches.
What? When you go on your tippy toes, legs straight, as you punch. If you notice this, get rid of this habit as fast as possible.
Why? Doing this puts you in a severely off-balance position.
2. Front foot going heavy.
What? When your weight, for whatever reason, shifts to your front foot when you have two feet on the ground. Bad habit.
Why? Although not really an issue in boxing, in kick boxing, muay Thai, sanda, MMA etc. This will screw you. Putting weight on your lead leg means you're leaning forward for the punch — easy counter, easy leg kick.
3. Turning square.
What? When you start punching combos, your feet go to crap and you end up with square hips. Maintain stance at all costs.
Why? Off-balance+wide target = an easy time for an opponent.
I'm sure I have more. Just goes to show what goes into good punching.