Description
Learn how to shadow box like a pro with 5 simple tips for beginners, then follow along with me for 3 x 2 minute themed shadow boxing rounds.
If your shadow boxing feels like just punching air, this beginner guide will fix it. I'll break down movement, visualisation, snap on your punches, how to theme your rounds, and how to learn from top pros — then we train together.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 How to shadow box like a pro (what most beginners get wrong)
0:14 Tip 1 - Move with purpose (footwork and range)
1:01 Tip 2 - Visualise an opponent
1:53 Tip 3 - Snap and acceleration (not pushing punches)
2:46 Tip 4 - Give every round a theme
3:45 Tip 5 - Emulate the pros the right way
4:35 Round 1 - Aggressive, go-forward shadow boxing (2 mins follow along)
6:43 Round 2 - Hold your ground and manage range (2 mins follow along)
9:15 Round 3 - Counter punching on the retreat (2 mins follow along)
11:46 Wrap Up
This is part of my Boxing Basics playlist — start there if you are learning to box from day one. Clear, simple and precise coaching for beginner boxers. Don't forget, hit like and subscribe for follow-up videos, and go download your book, The Beginner Boxer Toolkit.
Boxing Basics Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcNRBrv_oa2I
Beginner Boxer Toolkit - www.myboxingcoach.com