The TRU Art Of Boxing

Studying your opponents bad habits 

“A fighter can make a mistake, and that is exactly what it is..a mistake”

Best way to study your opponent is to study his\hers bad habits.

Just a few bad habits:

•Fanning

•Slipping only to one side

•Backing straight back

•Carrying hands low

•Fighting with chin up

•Fighting one dimension

•Bringing the jab hand back low

•Fighting with elbows out

Studying the opponents reactions

•Your opponents reaction after feints

•Your opponents reaction after particular combinations 

Studying your opponent’s bad habits is definitely an important part of preparing for a fight. By identifying their weaknesses, you can develop a game plan that takes advantage of those weaknesses and increases your chances of success. However, it’s important to remember that your opponent is also studying you and your habits, so you should also work on minimizing your own weaknesses and bad habits.

In addition to studying your opponent’s bad habits, it’s also important to pay attention to their reactions. By observing how they react to feints or particular combinations, you can better anticipate their movements and adjust your strategy accordingly. This requires a lot of attention and focus during training and sparring sessions, as well as during the actual fight.

Overall, studying your opponent’s bad habits and reactions is just one part of a comprehensive training and preparation strategy. It’s important to also focus on developing your own skills and strengths, as well as conditioning your body and mind for the physical and mental demands of a fight.