Shadow Boxing - A Test of Your Will
Shadow boxing, together with static and dynamic stretches, usually start a full -hour boxing workout. This prepares the muscles for a more physical activity. While doing shadow boxing, most boxers want to look at the mirror. This is the time to check "if you look pretty" because if you don't, you must be doing something wrong.
For some, this exercise is a time to talk to the partner or trainer. Others tend to be flat- footed, thus not able to warm- up the lower body muscles. Some throw limited punches while on the other hand, some throw multiples. But very few think/ or have ever thought of it as a test of their will.
Yes, shadow boxing is a good test of one's will. It is because the shadow boxer has control over his shadow boxing performance. It is a question of how am I going to execute the shadow boxing drill--- the answers are limitless.
Shadow boxing can...
1. Teach focus- the concept of visualization can be applied. Boxer should think of himself as performing well in training or the ring. Imagination is a free perk, why not use it.
2. Separate the "men from the boys"- will you do a mediocre 2 rounds, or will you stand out from the rest and do your best? If you don't have the heart to do your very best, might as well re- examine your life.
