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Boxing drills

5 free Boxing drills, each with the setup, how it runs, what to coach, and how to make it harder or easier. Pick a skill or filter by age, level and squad size.

5 drills

CombinationsFitness & agilityBag combinations by numberNumbered combinations on the heavy bag, called by the coach, in 2-minute rounds.12 min · 1–12 players · U10+
Pad workPunchingJab-cross on the mittsJab, cross, and jab-cross on focus mitts; the holder adds a slow counter to slip.10 min · 2–30 players · U8+
FootworkPunchingShadow boxing roundsThree rounds of shadow boxing with a theme each: footwork, jab, combinations.10 min · 1–30 players · U8+
Blocks & evasionFootworkSlip and roll on the ropeSlip and roll under a rope strung across the gym, then with a partner's slow punches.8 min · 1–20 players · U8+
SparringDecision-makingTechnical sparringLight, controlled sparring with a focus each round: jab only, body only, then open.12 min · 2–20 players · U12+

5 drills

CombinationsFitness & agilityBag combinations by numberNumbered combinations on the heavy bag, called by the coach, in 2-minute rounds.12 min · 1–12 players · U10+
Pad workPunchingJab-cross on the mittsJab, cross, and jab-cross on focus mitts; the holder adds a slow counter to slip.10 min · 2–30 players · U8+
FootworkPunchingShadow boxing roundsThree rounds of shadow boxing with a theme each: footwork, jab, combinations.10 min · 1–30 players · U8+
Blocks & evasionFootworkSlip and roll on the ropeSlip and roll under a rope strung across the gym, then with a partner's slow punches.8 min · 1–20 players · U8+
SparringDecision-makingTechnical sparringLight, controlled sparring with a focus each round: jab only, body only, then open.12 min · 2–20 players · U12+