Ive been traning for a bit over a year and had my first spar a week ago. got lots of headshots and?

Question

i didnt even touch the other guy. yes, i was focussing on keeping my arms up and jabbing not too hard. he was just too fast for me and i couldnt guess which way he was coming at me. how to tell where his punches are comin from? and any general tips?

Answer 1

its likely that as you have trained for over a year without ever getting into a ring is the problem in itself...yes anyone who takes up boxing should have a good foundation practicing punching techniques slipping shaddow boxing,pad work..the thing now is to get match fit and spar,spar,spar your timing is not there yet but believe me it will,only sparring can make this happen.In a ring your up against a thinking moving opponent and when you get sharper and find your range you will see your practised moves and combos will flow sweetly...good luck and remember your just starting like we all did once

Answer 2

this will come from experience keep training and working at it. also practice using a stiff jab. a weak jab won't hit anyone. also while you should blocking most punches you can also slip them using a v-slip or a u-slip which sets you up for counter punches as well

Answer 3

heyy  !

congrats by the wayy !

there nothing you can really say everyone spars differently !

you just need to keep praticeing and working on your punching and speed and you will be okay! your not going to win everytime !

Answer 4

NOT JABBING TOO HARD?  

My first tip would be to jab hard, unless there's some kind of gentleman's agreement.



Is there any chance you taped  your sparring session?  I'd like to see it, or otherwise, can you tape the next sparring session.  I think folks on this group would very much like to see you in action and offer you better critique.

Most fighters tip something with their eyes.  They may change their focus which means bodyshot.  If my old sparring partner's eyebrows jumped, I knew a big cross was coming.  My old sparring partner told me that I used to tap with my left foot when I'd try to extend a jab, when we boxing in a garage, I'd telegraph my jab. *Tap*-JAB.  I think I still do that to this day.  One thing I noticed was the opponent's glove moving just slightly to the right on a cross or just slightly to the left on a hook.  It's only about an inch, but it's something to look for.  I've never fought a seasoned fighter, I'm going to assume they don't make those kind of tells during a sparring session.