First time sparring

[McNulty]

I always lean backward to avoid punches, but that makes me unable to deliver punches aswell

Because it's a bad habit. Just because top pro's do somethng, doesn't mean small fry trainers should be teaching it. When you get so good at something you get to break the rules if you're good enough.

No good trainer trains entry level fighters to lean back for avoiding punches.

Find a new trainer.

[TheUnsure02]

Sad that my trainer doesn't have that much of a time on everyone

[Mr.MojoRisin']

Because it's a bad habit. Just because top pro's do somethng, doesn't mean small fry trainers should be teaching it. When you get so good at something you get to break the rules if you're good enough.

No good trainer trains entry level fighters to lean back for avoiding punches.

Find a new trainer.

His trainer probably didn't teach him to lean back for defense. It's just a natural reaction.

[OctoberRed]

Sad that my trainer doesn't have that much of a time on everyone

That's usually the case in most gyms. Almost like a personal fitness trainer that only has so many hours in the week per a single client