Boxing (Shadow boxing)
Skill Tree
Technique
- Stand in your guard: lead foot forward, knees soft, hands up by your cheeks, chin tucked.
- Throw straight punches from the guard, turning your hips and shoulders into each one.
- Bring your hand straight back to your guard after every punch.
Form tips
- Stay light on the balls of your feet and keep your elbows close to your ribs.
- Breathe out sharply with each punch.
Risks
- Wrap your hands and wear gloves when hitting a bag or pads, and keep your wrist straight on impact.