Just jabbing.

[popsaregood230]

Me and my boxing buddy were bored so we decided to do a couple rounds of only jabs. We were throwing them as if we were actually sparring, so there is speed and a liuttle power behind them, I got a small bloody nose (like I always do when I spar. I'm not that good lol) but what are your thoughts on sparring like this... does it have any benefit? Or does it just set you up to get used to only the jab game?

Just to clarify, this isnt backyard hick sparring, we both go to a gym and decided to throw our gear on and do some work.

[as646]

When I first started sparring, my coach had me do this. I'm of two minds about it; whilst it is good that you focus on using and improving your jab, you ultimately have two hands. A huge part of boxing is down to combinations, and by just focusing on your jab you're entirely missing that element out.

Personally, when I spar I try and make it as close to the real thing as possible.

[DIB42]

As long as your behave and act like any sorts of punches could be coming at you, then its fine. But if your form gets sloppy because you know you only have to defend against a jab, its probably not doing you much good.

[frosty-g]

As long as your behave and act like any sorts of punches could be coming at you, then its fine. But if your form gets sloppy because you know you only have to defend against a jab, its probably not doing you much good.

this is true but otherwise it is an excellent idea and can have many many variations, adding/exchanging different punches/defences/counters/tactical scenarios.

[sammiza567]

no. just spar at an easier pace. dont limit/hamper your growth.

[juicyj]

this is a great idea. i do it with all the new guys. it teaches how to box from the outside, jab your way inside, jab to keep your opponent at bay, jab to create distance... etc. everybody should do this. this does not limit any sort of growth. if anything it teaches the bigger picture....for beginners that is

once you know how to use your jab, id say you could do without this sorta sparring. but it teaches the basics so well that its a good idea from time to time.

[Ray Corso]

You can set up anything you want to work on with a "controlled" session. Just take the tempo down slightly and keep your mind working. Nothing wrong with simulating techniques. Its how a good trainer teaches novice boxer the proper way to throw and defend with and against the jab. Not everything is an open spar session especially when the novice knows nothing! I don't believe in training under fire with kids. Ray