zucco
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Post by zucco on Jan 17, 2007 20:45:24 GMT -5
I need some suggestions on throwing a Jab without telegraphing the punch.
Recently one of my sparing partners pointed out that I have a tendency to telegraph my jab by turning my elbow out and up. I guess this is a common mistake.
I have been focusing on keeping my elbows in while shadow boxing. However, my left shoulder pops almost every time I jab (when I focus on keeping my elbow in tight). I have also noticed some irritation in the inside (funny bone area) of my elbow. Dose anyone have experience with think kind of thing? Thanks in advance.
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Post by DiamondMMA on Jan 17, 2007 22:58:14 GMT -5
Hey Zucco!! I dunno if what I'm about to tell you is going to help, but I'll throw it at you anyway. Obviously you've already developed the habit of "telegraphing" your jab. If that's the case, you need to "re-teach" yourself how to properly throw a jab. The first and most important thing you could do is SLOW DOWN!!!! If you can, find a mirror. USE THE MIRROR. Otherwise, a wall will work just fine. When you slow yourself down, you can concentrate on every aspect of the technique. I would keep my lead leg in front, while ONLY performing a jab on one side. There's no need to throw a combo if your jab (your first punch in the combo)is telegraphing that you're about to do something. Work on keeping your hands high (covering your head), and shrug your shoulders UP. Now keep this POSITION. While in this position simply work down the wall/mirror... whatever. Slowly work your jab out, and right back to your face... concentrating on good form!! Make sure your technique is flawless with every punch. Only throw ONE jab at a time. Then, when you feel confident.. throw ONE jab, but at a faster pace. rest a second, with your hands high... and then throw another one. If you notice you're doing it wrong still, slow it back down.
As far as your elbow goes, could it possibly be that you've hyper-extended it?? If thats the case, concentrate when you're punching NOT to extend your arm all the way, and keep your elbow SLIGHTLY bent.
If this helps, sweet. If not, my bad... and good LUCK!! LOL
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zucco
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Post by zucco on Jan 17, 2007 23:02:24 GMT -5
Thanks Diamond! I will work with that a bit.
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