judging distance

**potatoes** · 11-26-2007, 02:39 PM

Originally posted by hello2007

Anyone got any tips on judging distance in a fight? I hate when I throw a punch and im just short. is it just fear of getting closer before throwing a punch and Ill learn it better with expirence or is it somthing I should know now?

Some people have better depth perception than others. Spend lots of time on the double-ended bag, that may help a bit. Be sure it is strung loose so that it swings wildly. Landing a punch is usually a combination of good timing as well as judging distance.

**mightymouse2k** · 11-26-2007, 03:39 PM

Sparring will help improve this along with bag work.

**SpeedKillz** · 11-26-2007, 08:14 PM

Originally posted by hello2007

Anyone got any tips on judging distance in a fight? I hate when I throw a punch and im just short. is it just fear of getting closer before throwing a punch and Ill learn it better with expirence or is it somthing I should know now?

well, you gotta judge ur distance, thats all. it comes with practice and timing. dont be afraid to get in close if u have to. each guy u fight u will have to gauge ur distance, and u gotta do it quick so u can execute ur gameplan. spar alot and practice often!

**Golden-Gloves** · 11-27-2007, 04:55 AM

Originally posted by hello2007

I hate when I throw a punch and im just short.

The jab isnt always used as a weapon, I often use it as a tool, a range finder if you will

judging distance