Video: Quick Shadow Boxing Tutorial by Olympian by Tony Jeffries. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Shadowboxing is where boxers think. Visualize an opponent and work combos, defense and footwork with intent.
3 key details
- Picture a real opponent and react to them.
- Mix offense, defense and movement.
- Stay relaxed; tension slows you down.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Easy movement
- 2:00Jab and footwork only
- 2:00Combos with defense
- 3:00Hard round, all tools
- 1:00Walk and breathe
Safety
Keep elbows soft when punching air.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
