29/5/2013 - Sparring....

**DeLaHoya1fan** · 05-29-2013, 06:20 PM

you've got quick hands and a good jab. You drop it a little to low at times on the pull back after you've jabbed though. Are you from UK?

**SplitSecond** · 05-29-2013, 06:32 PM

not much to be said till you overcome that uneasyness when in there

you should start with stopping that sway, dont be afraid of punches, try slip/weave instead, keep your eyes open while doing so, be brave, get comfortable, aim for that for the moment

**Ray Corso** · 05-29-2013, 06:37 PM

Don't quit your day job!!

You lift your chin 85% of the time you jab, not good!
You lean back to your back right foot ALL the TIME, not good!
Your open for right hands All the Time, again not good!
You keep sticking your left elbow out, then throw a weak and short jab!
If your spar partner would commit to step in he would hit you every time.
Your far to stationary and your very stiff, not relaxed!!

If you like what your doing thats great I'm just saying what I see you doing thats wrong! The ring size is ridiculous for beginners, you need to have atleast an 18 square to get an idea of what its all about.
I love little 13 sq. but NOT for novice guys!

Tuck you chin behind your left shoulder and down to the chest!
75% of your weight needs to be up front!!!
Move your head, your to stationary!
Elbows down and in and don't give away your punches, (use a full length mirror to check your elbow postion when you shadow box!
You need to shadow ALOT learn the "boxers step" moving laterially makeing sure your feet never come close to touching!

Thats enough, I could fill the pages!!! Good luck, Ray

**Lorily** · 05-29-2013, 06:58 PM

You got a great jab, and you were landing it almost every time you threw it (of the portion I watched - the last clip). You should learn to double/triple that jab up, and it will set you up easy to follow it up with the right hook (esp. to the body because he'll likely be expecting it to the head). I know it's only sparring, but you should work on picking up the pace in the exchanges too. After you throw and land that jab (but still double/triple it up), you should throw the right hook (with speed) immediately after the last jab. If you're doubling/trippling that jab and it's landing, he'll be too busy defending his face to notice the right hook coming if you do it quick enough.

**Al3x** · 05-29-2013, 07:10 PM

Originally posted by Ray Corso

Don't quit your day job!!

You lift your chin 85% of the time you jab, not good!
You lean back to your back right foot ALL the TIME, not good!
Your open for right hands All the Time, again not good!
You keep sticking your left elbow out, then throw a weak and short jab!
If your spar partner would commit to step in he would hit you every time.
Your far to stationary and your very stiff, not relaxed!!

If you like what your doing thats great I'm just saying what I see you doing thats wrong! The ring size is ridiculous for beginners, you need to have atleast an 18 square to get an idea of what its all about.
I love little 13 sq. but NOT for novice guys!

Tuck you chin behind your left shoulder and down to the chest!
75% of your weight needs to be up front!!! Huh? Not what ive been taught...
Move your head, your to stationary!
Elbows down and in and don't give away your punches, (use a full length mirror to check your elbow postion when you shadow box!
You need to shadow ALOT learn the "boxers step" moving laterially makeing sure your feet never come close to touching!

Thats enough, I could fill the pages!!! Good luck, Ray

Anyway, cheers for the slam lol

But seriously thanks for the tips, I've come a long way from where I started and I know there is ALOT further to go, I'm not claiming to be good enough to "quit my day job" I do this because I love it. Simple.

Also I'm 18 1/2 stone I'm not going to be bouncing around the ring. Its just not feasible.

Alex

**Al3x** · 05-29-2013, 07:11 PM

Yea I'm from the UK, Thanks for the tips guys.

Alex

**mconstantine** · 05-30-2013, 07:37 AM

That jab is mean...although your opponent clearly doesn't know how to defend against the jab so it made it look that much better.

Your biggest issues is the panic reflexes that cause you to turn your head and lean back (which stands you straight up) when the punches come. That would make you very easy to hit (and to be honest, KO) against even a slightly more experienced fighter. Stepping in and throwing a shovel hook as you lean down or overhand right as you lean back and stand straight up sends you night night.

Your jab made this watchable...but you have to learn to relax, loosen up a bit, move your feet more (hard to do with such a small ring I'm sure) and keep that chin tucked. Saw some good stuff in there though. Saw some decent counter punching. You mixed your punches up a bit. Even saw a hook straight combo which is one of my favorites.

**Ray Corso** · 05-30-2013, 07:57 AM

I'm not suggesting you turn into Ali on the move. You do need to learn to step around your opponent and also move your feet back n forth and side to side these are motions you NEED to learn. Balance is extremely important for offense & defense and your balance isn't correct.
My comments aren't "a slam" their the truth! I trained fighters who competed on all levels and wuith success so take my comments seriously if you are serious! Ray.

**Al3x** · 05-30-2013, 09:48 AM

Cheers guys, It was a little joke Ray. I take your opinions serious I've seen you give ALOT of good advice on here. I'm still fairly new to this, honestly my balance is better than I showed in there. Like people have said I still get nervous and my movement (although lacking but much better than showed here) goes out the window. Thanks again I will keep at it like i always do.

Alex

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