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Issue
#2
Welcome to issue #2 of Hastings
Westhill ABC's newsletter, the first was received extremely
well, therefore we shall endeavor to keep the standard
as high - thank you to those readers who sent in their
feed back.
The newsletter is published
on an, as and when basis so check back to our web site on a
regular basis. www.westhill-boxing.com
The season is well underway
with several shows, dinner shows and regional preliminaries
already behind us.
Westhill boxers have got off
to a good start on the whole, proving that the close season
preparation and training was time well spent.
General
Friday evening
and Sunday morning target runs continue. See Gary or Graham
for details.
Westhill Youth
Boxing Show will be held at Bexhill Athletic Club on December
9th 2006
Fundamentals
The most important
element of any sport, in fact just about everything in life
is a good foundation.
Knowing, working
on and improving the fundamentals (basics) of your chosen sport
is the very best way to forge a strong foundation from which
you can develop.
When considering
boxing, your stance and basic movement when in the on guard
position is the area to perfect before anything else.
Let's
break it down into simple steps.
Position yourself
sideways toward the target, if you're right-handed (orthodox),
point your left shoulder toward the target. Obviously reverse
all the instructions as given if you are left handed (known
as a "Southpaw")
Place your feet
approximately shoulder-width apart, parallel to one another.
If you're right-handed,
take a step forward with your left foot (known hereafter as
your lead foot).
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Turn both feet
at a 45-degree angle to your target.
Line up the
heel of your back foot (right foot for a right handed boxer)
with the toes of your lead foot to form a stable triangular
base. (see graphic example below)
Bend your knees
slightly, and keep your weight evenly proportioned over both legs.
Ensuring the weight is over the balls of your feet. (Marked in
red on the example below)
Lift your back
heel off the floor, (approximately 2 to 3 inches) - you must feel
comfortable in this position, so relax!.
Rotate you neck to look at the
target and drop your chin toward your chest.
Bring your elbows close to your
sides and raise your forearms. Place the thumb of your right hand
next to your chin with the hand open to the target, keeping the
arm relaxed and the elbow close to trunk.
Place your left hand directly
in front of you in order that you can peer over your fist at the
target.
Now practice keeping relaxed in
the on guard stance while on the move:
When you move back, move the
back foot first, then draw the front foot back to the initial
on-guard stance.
When you move forward move the
front foot first and then draw the back foot to the original on-guard
position.
When moving o the right move
the right first and left the left foot first – never cross
your feet and never draw your feet together.
Performing this simple routine
on a regular basis will give you a solid foundation from which
to develop your boxing technique.
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At The
Weights
There are 11 new
weight categories in Senior Competition that you can reference below.
> 45 Kg |
to |
<
48 Kg |
>
48 Kg |
to |
<
51 Kg |
>
51 Kg |
to |
<
54 Kg |
>
54 Kg |
to |
<
57 Kg |
>
57 Kg |
to |
<
60 Kg |
>
60 Kg |
to |
<
64 Kg |
>
64 Kg |
to |
<
69 Kg |
>
69 Kg |
to |
<
75 Kg |
>
75 Kg |
to |
<
81 Kg |
>
81 Kg |
to |
<
91 Kg |
>
91 Kg |
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Boxing
Results
(Westhill Boxer -
Listed on the left)
Margate 6th Oct.
2006
- D. Warren WPTS
M. Clayton
Dagenham 14th
Oct. 2006
- F. Smith WPTS J. Fawsitt
- O. Bristow WPTS J. Lawrence
- S. Powell LPTS D. O'Brien
Effingham Park
16th Oct. 2006
NACYP - 2006
Next Issue
Rees Hopcraft,
a highly respected boxing referee has agreed to pen a series of
columns that will be of great value to both boxers and coaches
alike.
"Boxing -
A referee's perspective" is a MUST read, so check back soon.
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