Drills
Jab shadow round

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Jab shadow round

Take this slowly, stay balanced, and ask your coach when something feels unclear.

category

technique

difficulty

beginner

objective

Build a jab that returns to your cheek every single time, before adding anything else to it.

setup

Clear a space you can take two steps forward and back in. A mirror helps but is not required.

rounds

2

round seconds

120

rest seconds

45

equipment

  • timer

steps

  • Throw single jabs, slowly, with a full second between each one.
  • Watch the hand come back to your cheek — that is the part being trained.
  • Add a step-drag forward on every third jab.