I have a big problem keeping my chin down...

[Manfredo Jr]

Someone help me out. Is there anything i can do to develope a habit of keeping my chin tucked down?

I noticed this after reviewing tapes of myself and can tell its gonna be a big problem for me if i dont stop it.

Any suggestions for keeping my hands up too?

I try to make a consious effort for both, but after a while i start slipping and go back to old habits.

All suggestions are welcome.

i had the exact same problem , if you wanna keep your chin down and ur gloves up just do some shadow boxing for about 25 - 30 mins every day (except the days u train)make sure u tuck ur chin in and get used to it and keep your hands up keep your right agaisnt ur face (if ur an ortadox ) and ur left tucked in aswell , keep your elbows tucked in too , i know this will feel uncomfy but its gonna be usefull in the long run , just shadow box and get used to it and it will eventually come

[Gio]

Hey thanks alot Nazfan, its good to know that im not the only one. And its good to know that u overcame this bad habit.

Im definatly gonna do this as well. Thanks Bro and everyone for the creative and helpful advise.

[LightsOut Le]

put a tennis ball underneath your chin...or a small ball, and shadow box wile keeping it stuck under your chin...the way i realized my chin was exposed was when...everytime i backs up..i always got hooked on the chin..so i shadowboxed with the tennis ball..helps alot...

[Manfredo Jr]

Hey thanks alot Nazfan, its good to know that im not the only one. And its good to know that u overcame this bad habit.

Im definatly gonna do this as well. Thanks Bro and everyone for the creative and helpful advise.

no problem man , i know how annoying it was for me , my trainer used to always be on at me and clipping me with the pads when i put my chin up,and a professional boxer tht we spar with said to me you would be a a really good boxer if it wasnt for ur chin going up cos he said i have a fast jab but im still gonna get caught if my chins up , so i went home and worked on it , it does work , cos my trainer commented on it saying im alot better with my chin now.good luck man

[buff_mike10]

Do alot of work with the speed bag, that will help you to keep your hands up. You need to spar with some better fighters, after getting busted in the chin a time or two you will learn to keep it tucked and to move your head. Sparring is really the best thing you can do for all around better results

[Manfredo Jr]

Do alot of work with the speed bag, that will help you to keep your hands up. You need to spar with some better fighters, after getting busted in the chin a time or two you will learn to keep it tucked and to move your head. Sparring is really the best thing you can do for all around better results

getting busted in the chin dusnt help u keep it down , it makes u worse trust me i tred tht one

[LHWchamp5]

fight Shorter Opponents???