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Tips and advice i can pass on to my son? H eis not snapping his shots like he should as he seems to focused on not getting hit
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Though this sounds counter-intuitive; more defensive drills. Building his confidence in his defense and helping him to see the punches coming may help him get over the fear of getting hit by making him more empowered/in control of when he's getting hit. Anything from slipping drills to doing a few rounds in the ring where he puts out no offense, just defends a moderate offense without too much back foot. -
There is no easy way around it, imo. He is just going to have to continue to be exposed to hits, and will have to learn to repress his fear and get used to the impact, at least to condition his muscle memory to react to punches.Originally posted by larryx.. View Post
It's not for everyone, similar to that guy in the movie Saving Private Ryan where he spares the guy and can't take his life even later because he just can't do it, you either have it or you don't (that ability to trade shots in a "fearless" manner even if you are getting hit hard).
I recommend a focus on defense.
That's what worked for me. I never liked getting hit. I still don't.
That saying by mike tyson "everyone has a plan til they get hit" is absolutely true. If you get hit by a hard shot early, especially if you get popped in the nose or somewhere that stings for a bit or draws blood, your gameplan and confidence can go out the window, real fast.
That's why so much of this sport is mental.
With a focus on defense, you can create a reward/punishment type atmosphere, if he gets tagged, whether it hurts or not, it's like a conditioning in psychology studies, you learn what to do or not do often if you don't want the pain, the experience.
With me, since I always hated getting hit and was always scared of taking hellacious damage and needing stiches or something, I focused myself on becoming a supremely talented defensive fighter.
I became very hard to hit, because I disliked getting hit so much.
I don't run in the ring, but I am slick, and control the ring and distance as much as possible, and I take calulated risks. When I close the distance and commit to both the risk of getting hit and the act of offensive punches, I have made the decision and will try to get the best of the exchange if I can't roll, slip, or block the incoming punches.
When I talk to people about boxing, and I start getting really fired up (I get fired up about anything I am passionate about) sometimes they will ask, how do you deal with getting hit? or, "I wouldn't like taking the punches" my response is always the same: don't get hit!
remember, boxing, while violent, is still a sport!
In basketball, if you don't like the ****ing inside in the paint, develop an outside shot!
In baseball, if catching/pitching has you shook of getting hit by a 97 mph fastball, learn to play outfielder positions!
In boxing, if you hate getting hit, but still love boxing with all your heart, you will find a way to still box, but minimalize the contact you receive.
And that doesn't mean you have to be on your bicycle the whole time, just develop into a smart, fast, slick fighter. Use your head. Keep you opponent guessing. develop as nasty counter shot. Defense can be offense, remember that. If you are unloading fast hands, there is a good chance they cover up - but they aren't hitting you! If you are moving around the ring and moving your head, and not allowing yourself to get trapped in a corner, again, you aren't getting hit! AND you are resting your arms.
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He's been hit and doesn't like it. People who like to fight will take a shot or avoid it, with the intention of delivering their own shot in return. How old is your son?Comment
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Yes how old is your son???
Taking a punch takes time, that's why you see so many boxers who have boxed sunce they are young can take a punch from just about anyone....its inbuilt into you from a young age in the gym....
I would suggest a tough lesson...in sparring against another young lad who has boxed for awhile, and leave them go (medium) hard...once he takes enough punchs, drop him back against someone who wont hit him as much, his confidence will grow and after he taking a few punchs, as time goes on it will be like second nature..... A tough lesson but he will gain from itComment
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He is 14..Comment
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See the thing is they threw him in with grown men..He sparred once with someone around his age and did very well..but the last 2 sparring sessions were against his coach and another grown manOriginally posted by stephenmc View PostComment
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He needs to spar with kids at his level and "slow spar"...bringing up sparring speed and level of opposition as his skills and confidence increase.Originally posted by larryx.. View PostComment
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spar with him, hit him lots, no damage but painComment
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That is ridiculous!!!!Originally posted by larryx.. View Post
At the very most he should be in against a good young fella who will put him under pressure and hit him,but not hurt him that much....that way when he drops down to his own level,he will not notice the punchs as much and will grow in confidence against his own age/level...
But going in with older people (full grown) is a joke!! All that will do is diminish his confidence as he wont be able to hit them properly, and he is getting hit harder, even a tap would be harder than what a young lad would throw....
You should consider changing gym.....all this is going to do to him is break his confidence, and he will soon get sick of boxing....
What the trainer should be doing is bringing in different lads from different clubs to spar with him (or go to their gyms) if their is no young lads your sons age.
Think about it.....
Don't leave your son in a gym were he is just going to end up hating boxing!Comment
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