- 1). Get in shape when you take up boxing. The key to getting in shape for this sport is the legs and the core muscles. It's important to work on distance running, sprint running, rope jumping, hitting the heavy bag and speed bag and weightlifting.
- 2). Circle to your left when you get into the ring and face your opponent. You want to move so you don't give a stationary target. A right-handed boxer who moves to his left is always giving himself an opportunity to throw jabs and sidestep punches.
- 3). Pick up the pace when you sense a punch coming. You are circling the ring at a reasonable pace to start with, looking for an opportunity to throw your left and occasionally fire your right. However, if you sense a hard right-hand punch coming from your opponent, move your head quickly to the left and avoid the blow by taking a quick step backwards. If you have successfully avoided the punch, you will have a good opportunity to throw one of your own, since the missed punch will have sent your opponent off balance.
- 4). Change direction at least two or three times in the round for 10 to 15 seconds. This is done just to throw off your opponent's timing. One of the keys to having success in the ring is outthinking your opponent, and changing direction will likely confuse him or at least make him uncomfortable.
- 5). Take a backward step with your left foot when your opponent charges at you. Your right foot will follow. Since he is going straight at you, he will either miss his punch or get through with a glancing blow. This should put you in a good position to deliver a punch of your own.
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