Props for Boxing Technique

What are some useful props for improving boxing technique?

Below is a list of various drills organized according to technique-type:

Guard Props

  • Tennis Ball on Cheek

    • Shadowbox while holding a tennis ball to one cheek (either hand).

    • Purpose: To keep the hand in the guard position.

  • Tennis Ball under Chin

    • Shadowbox while holding a tennis ball under the chin.

    • Purpose: To keep the chin tucked.

  • Glove Under Elbow

    • Shadowbox while holding a spare glove under the elbow (either elbow).

    • Purpose: To keep the elbow tucked in.

  • Basketball Between Elbows

    • Head movement and footwork while holding a (small) basketball under the elbows.

    • Purpose: To keep both elbows tucked in.

  • Resistance Band under Arms

    • Shadowbox holding the ends of a resistance band wrapped round your back.

    • Purpose: To improve punch speed as well as bring the hands back to the guard.

Footwork Props

  • Tape Line on the Floor

    • Moving forwards and backwards, front toe and back heel close to the line.

    • Purpose: To maintain the correct stance.

  • Tape Cross on the Floor (4 Quarters)

    • Shadowbox with pivoting at exactly 90 degrees.

    • Purpose: To maintain stance while pivoting.

  • Tape Star on the Floor (8 Sections)

    • Line between the feet, step to other lines while shadowboxing.

    • Purpose: To move precisely while maintaining stance.

  • Knee-Height Rope Line

    • Shadowbox moving forwards and backwards with the rope between the knees.

    • Purpose: To prevent a side-on stance.

  • Feet Tied with Elastic Rope

    • Shadowbox moving in all directions.

    • Purpose: To maintain stance while moving.

Head Movement

  • Slip Rope

    • Roll under the rope, staying as close as possible.

    • Purpose: To practice head movement, ducking under the rope.

  • Slip Ropes (4 Quarters)

    • Rolling and throwing punch combinations at different angles.

    • Purpose: To practice head movement and pivoting.

  • Slip Ropes (8 Sections)

    • Rolling and shadowboxing with precise steps.

    • Purpose: To practice head movement and pivoting with precision.

  • Hanging Glove

    • Slipping, rolling, moving, punching and pivoting between swings.

    • Purpose: To improve timing.

  • Foam Tube taped to Wall

    • Slips, rolls and punches moving forwards and backwards.

    • Purpose: To develop spatial awareness around an incoming ‘punch’.

Attack Props

  • Tennis Ball

    • Hold the ball with the jabbing hand, release and catch as you cross, repeat.

    • Purpose: To practice clenching while punching.

  • Hanging Tennis Ball

    • Punching, slipping, rolling and pivoting.

    • Purpose: To improve precision and timing.

  • Floor-to-Ceiling Tennis Ball.

    • Punch to a rhythm with optional slips.

    • Purpose: To punch and move the head with rhythm and precision.

  • Door-Frame (Horizontal) Tennis Ball.

    • Punch to a rhythm.

    • Purpose: To punch with rhythm and precision.

  • Tennis Ball tied to Cap

    • Keep the ball bouncing with punches, without looking down.

    • Purpose: To improve punch reflexes and rhythm.


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