Sparring is a vital part of your preparations for a boxing match. Sparring will allow you to learn about your opponent's weaknesses and strengths, and help you prepare for the fight. During a sparring session, you should avoid shoving your opponent too hard or going too fast. You should allow your opponent to work, and give your best effort. This will ensure your opponent is not too strong and you will be much more successful in the end.
You should be able to judge when you are going to punch. You should be able to parry or block straight punches. To force your opponent to miss with straight punches, you should be able to counter jabs. Once your opponent hits with a jab, you should press his hand downwards and throw a counter cross in the head. Sparring is not a time to be too aggressive. It's all in the technique, not the power.
A sparring session should include many exercises. You can use only jabs during a sparring session. You don't need take turns with your adversary. You have the option to defend and attack as you please. Be aware of your form, balance, and posture. When throwing a jab, make sure your backhand is in the right place. Then, switch to using offensive and defensive jabs.
Your footwork, ring mannerism, and punching technique are important. Once you have these skills down, you can ask sparring partners to perform a certain action or defend a specific way. It's okay if you lose, but don’t fret. Sparring is a great way to sharpen your skills. It is a great opportunity to increase your confidence and improve your critical thinking. A beginner should prepare for sparring.
When sparring with your partner, it is important to keep the distance between yourself and your partner even. Use 25% of your power when sparring. It shouldn't hurt you if your opponent hits you with a punch. If the trainer hears an impact sound, stop the sparring. The fight should last around two minutes. Boxing sparring is a good opportunity to practice your breathing.
Boxing sparring should be a contest between both the jab and hook. A punch can make or break your timing and accuracy. For a punch to be effective, it must hit a target. If you don’t know how to punch, it is a good idea to practice with the same partner. Sparring should be something you do every day and you shouldn't fear the opponent. You should always remain confident and try to win your sparring partners.