How to Improve Punching Speed
Whether you are involved in a boxing match or a street fight, the most important thing is to select lethal moves, so that you can knock your opponent down comfortably. One of the easiest, yet more devastating moves is the punch. If you know how to deliver it properly, no one will even muster up courage to battle against you.
However, delivering the punch requires you to have strong reflexes. If you lack the speed, your rival will easily defend and counter attack to pin you down. If you have the speed, you should definitely participate in any fight, but avoid doing so, if you are untrained.
Instructions
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Don’t panic
First of all, you have to make sure that you don’t panic in a fight. This is the key to being successful no matter how strong your opponent is. Once you are relaxed, you will be able to concentrate on speed more than anything else. Otherwise, you will continuously miss the target and will be unable to be successful even against a weaker opponent. -
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Punched repeatedly
The best thing to do is practice hard. If you think you can improve speed without practicing the punch, you are mistaken. Even if you have nothing to punch at, do it in the air, as that will help you get used to controlling the pace. -
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Carry some weight while practicing
An important thing to do while practicing is carrying some weight in your hands. This can be the dumbbells or any other thing, which you are comfortable with. When you carry the weight, you will be unable to move your hands quickly. However, you will not have to carry anything in the fight, which means you will feel lighter on the arms, thus the speed will be improved. -
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Use speed bag
Professional boxers use speed bags in order to improve their skill. This is one of the most effective exercises and you can do it to improve the punching pace. You will definitely not find it easy in the beginning, but you will get used to it with the passage of time. Not only you will manage to get efficient, you will also make the muscles stronger. -
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Don’t focus on power
Whenever you are in a fight or practicing the punch, don’t focus on power. This will not help you improve the speed. In order to gain strength, you will have to do some separate exercises.
