FlowBox: Tools of the Trade

[stevenhogg]

Hey Coach Jones,

In the absence of anyone to hold the focus mitts, what would you recommend as the next best thing to practice moving around and punching at?

Thanks,

[Coach Jones]

Well, the truth is - it depends.

A heavy bag is a good option but generally people don't have the space to hang one properly. This and not understanding how to correctly work a bag leads to "posing" where folks end up hitting the bag a few times, readjusting or admiring their work and then hitting again. No good.

Generally, I would recommend practicing with shadowboxing and working mechanics until you can get with someone that can hold the pads for you.

[stevenhogg]

Well, the truth is - it depends.

A heavy bag is a good option but generally people don't have the space to hang one properly.I'll keep working on the partner, but what does "properly" mean?

[Coach Jones]

I wrote up a post about the proper use and hanging of a heavy bag a while back. Do a search for, I think, "Heavy Bag 101" or some such thing. I think it's still lurking somewhere.

Let me know if you can't find it.

[stevenhogg]

Found it.

BAGWORK 101
Beginner's Guide To Heavy Bag Training (http://www.rmaxinternational.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12415&highlight=heavy)

Thanks Coach