What is Shadow Boxing and how do you do it?

Question: What is Shadow Boxing and how do you do it?

Answer: Shadow boxing is simply boxing an imaginary opponent, that is, a "shadow", hence, the term. In shadow boxing, you throw punches, e.g. jabs, straights, hooks, crosses, uppers and combinations of these, in the air. You also practice your bobbing, weaving, ducking, parrying and other defensive maneuvers as well as your footwork This is done at three minute intervals to simulate an actual boxing match.

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