How to Practice Defense on a Heavybag

The heavybag is a great tool for developing punching power and endurance, but it is important than you also focus on practicing defense. As a fighter, you want to keep your training as realistic and sport-specific as possible. Here are some fight tips on the sweet science of boxing, plus a defensive drill for your next punching bag workout.
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[@cronin5488]

What the hell shane, you got some psychic powers. I was just in my basement asking how I would defend with the heavybag, then you post this. Much love anyways.

[@brandonivan8076]

Cronin same...wtf

[@kanekyer6655]

i was at the gym today and i was thinking how to do defense on the heavy bag... dang bro

[@FirstStrikeAthletics]

Cronin there seems to be some sort of weird psychic KZbin thing. Creator often upload something similar within a day of each other, and stuff like this that you mentioned.

[@ariantheassasin206]

Cronin your not the first one lol in other vids people ask themselves something and Shane uploads im pretty sure he psychic powers

[@jonahhendrickson9502]

Cronin target advertising

[@somerandomguythatlikesmeme7396]

Fight tips is the athlean x of the fighting world

[@Charlie-fe4vb]

I gottu

[@oogs9114]

Some random guy That likes memes nah , who’s the small bald guy?

[@mikehamad527]

OOGS FYC141 precision striking?

[@blackjaguar324]

Improper training of the heavy bag is killing your gains.

[@capaya8139]

blackjaguar324 Shane whips out a sharpie marker and starts drawing on the bag

[@chiyookeynes3007]

I've worked out on traditional heavy bags kzbin.infoUgkxp9-sf95nqfjey-uyzxUzQ7m9MXRPK1BE a spherical stuffed "wrecking ball" bag, and now this thing. What I like about it is that it has the heft to stay largely in place so I'm not chasing it around. It's tall enough to allow for headshots and body shots, but it's short enough to give an uppercut somewhere to land. I'm very happy so far. Filling it was a bit of a cluster. For top-offs, I've learned that you can screw the supplied nozzle onto any basic plastic water bottle. I can't speak to durability as I've only had it a week.

[@ryanoneill6481]

This video was urgently needed for younger fighters to watch.

[@t8365]

I get lit up by the heavy bag on a regular basis....😬😵...

[@gorilla1875]

t8365 😂😂 haha

[@t8365]

@@gorilla1875 😅 no joke bro... couple rounds on that heavy bag and I'm done... finished! 🤭😵

[@defaultset]

The heavybag had's enough. II the reckonin

[@ryanhoang2459]

I got my ass kicked by my own shadow while shadow-boxing...

[@Malitubee]

Brooo the synchronicity of this is crazy , I was just wondering how I could work my defense on the heavy bag this morning

[@TheMasterOE]

I work the punching bag once every week at my gym and your videos have really helped me tighten up on my skills. I’m not necessarily training for competition I use it as more of a workout, but if I am going to do something I would rather gain knowledge and do it correctly. Thanks, Shane!

[@Spykidzink]

Shane you’ve helped me so much with fighting thank you for everything you don’t understand how much you’ve helped me

[@suicidalmode5775]

Nice!! Another one btw i wanna see ur sparring with the wonderboy

[@johnnymcarr]

I’m glad this channel has been on as long as it has been it has given me so many helpful training tips to add

[@InTheBleakMidwinter]

great angle on heavy bag training, you're correct to point out the insufficiencies that could result from relying too much on its use. Whether in the ring or on the street, keeping this in mind is essential, thanks for the great content as always

[@beastxayush1199]

What a perfect timing to upload a video... I was going to my boxing classes...thank you Shane for sharing this video.. 🙏

[@chrisb1699]

I've learned loads from you guys at Fight Tips, thanks for uploading these!

[@handler803]

THANK YOU for making this video, in particular, the exit strategy part. Quite underrated part of boxing IMO

[@tjcobbs7303]

Great video! Your heavybag videos have been really helping me out! Especially the exit strategy! I need to do that more during sparring.

[@MJVA007]

This is a great video! I was always so clueless on how to work the bag so thanks for this Shane!

[@omkarramdas1002]

Thank you very much Sir! Really needed this!! 🙏🏾

[@iMoRpHz]

thanks for the video , it’s nice to know I’m a step ahead of the beginners that don’t know how to move around the bag. It makes me feel good.

[@daabooks]

I just got a heavy bag and right after I bought it I see you posting a bunch of tips for the heavy bag. Appreciate it!

[@veganstrength7890]

This channel has taught me soo much thank you Shane!

[@williamdavis7629]

Very nicely presented. Excellent review of defensive moves. Thanks for your time.

[@tonacion]

yo shane thanks for helping everyone out with your tips

[@deceo2119]

Whenever I'm on the bag I can't help but change stances. And I have a few different techniques I like to go to in South paw. But some pointed out to me that it's easy to be offensive in both stances but not defensive. I noticed how much more awkward things like footwork and head movement is from the opposite stance. These drills are gonna be great for tightening defence in both stances. Top class again Shane.

[@jr5993]

Great vid as always Shane. 👍

[@KingMally89]

Best video yet! I took a lot of mental notes.

[@Daxxwabs710]

Great great content. You teach me things on this KZbin channel that even boxing coaches at gyms I have trained at don't give out. It's time for you to start your own gym man you have a talent for coaching 💪

[@rivercowart9798]

Man i been watching your videos and improve on my flaws and it payed out tonight

[@taekwondomaster4609]

Very well demonstrated Shane.

[@andreastsorni723]

Best tips channel

[@kacperkacperkowski5674]

Really good video Shane thanks for sharing mate 👍👊🙏

[@high_roller22]

Thank you. I'm moving to another town which is quite far from my team and the only other gym there is far from where I'm going to live. I was thinking of ways to effectively train by myself with my bag. Good stuff, and the way you explain things is easy to understand.

[@Piccollo89er]

Awesome tips for a rookie like me! Thanks man!!!!💐👍

[@_bach97]

Keep these heavybag videoes coming!

[@mpafgregor651]

Thanks bro I needed this

[@NiceMoKnows]

Wow! That was awesome! Thank you.

[@nikmale232]

This is very useful! Thx Shane

[@jhonatanmandujano]

Great videos and amazing tips 😁

[@Thibster]

Brilliant! Thank you so much! 🙂

[@ygsdarian]

Nice Tips, Thanks Man

[@LarryNocella]

Great video brother!

[@dejordo1]

This video was a dream of mind that I finally get to see from the fight tips legend himself. thanks a lot brotha champ shane for this very useful upload!

[@ah00dii85]

Love your videos. I will join a gym after I get my braces removed in August 👍🏾

[@richardnascaw1237]

Verry useful video , will use these tehnichues 💪🏻

[@Consolous]

I'm glad I also thought that when the bag is swinging, it is like the opponent is fighting back. I still need to watch lessons on blocking and evading but I am getting better at my footwork.

[@emnegrido75]

this needs a million views

[@ibraheemmujtaba7197]

Great video 👍

[@sebastianthetechniciansant4623]

Thx so much for this video

[@tenemsko1505]

THANK YOU SO MUCH MAN👊🏿🔥

[@salvatorecarmelo5474]

great content

[@dragonofthewest8305]

Thank you Shane

[@miskatonicuniversityavclub202]

Thanks, just moved up to dutch kickboxing classes from muay thai and dutch class is all sparring and between all my home practice being heavy bag, and my background in tkd point sparring i need all the defense practice i can get.

[@supriyamingnam7555]

hey shane, just wanna say i love your videos man! one question though, when will the hybrid/normal fighttips boxing gloves be back in stock?

[@gorilla1875]

Actually about to box some friends in a moment and im always looking for great tips and advice to be better overall. Thank you

[@oogs9114]

Gorilla 187 hope u get knocked out

[@amartya9034]

I remember how devastating you were on the heavy bag on the video titled “How to increase punching power” Yeah that little clip helped me hitting this big soab so much

[@hassanm4835]

I was just wondering how to do this today while working the heavy bag, so imagine my face when i saw u upload this right after i was done 😂😂😂

[@corynorell3686]

Started boxing a couple months back; don't have any training partners outside of class. This shit is invaluable; thank you. Edit: Also, can someone tell me when some more fightTIPS gloves will be dropping?

[@freelancer5816]

Don't forget to keep those nice and tight. Eye level.

[@javieralicea918]

Yo good stuff

[@anton-ou2lg]

Shane please do a video on the question mark kick

[@theXparkourXguy]

Very nice video

[@prophet_alfredo9465]

Good video

[@kaidavis3388]

I run xc, do boxing on the side, only advantages I have on other boxers is reach I’m 5’10 with a 76-77 inch reach, pretty lit lmao, stamina and speed, so I’m a defensive monster, but offense is terrible, your videos honestly help me crazily, my offense has improved so much(ik this isn’t an offensive video but I just wanted to speak my mind lol)

[@dominiqueking8508]

Nice step out jabs

[@claymore2323]

Do a whole session on the heavy bag or wutever u hit and MISS every punch or every other punch, bet it helps ur defence,balance,inside fighting. Tried it outa the blue n loved it

[@victorvillaman1816]

Banger your the best

[@bryanp5534]

Damn man. Your footwork is smooth! Good stuff man! 👊🏿

[@freelancer5816]

A heavy bag is good for target practice. Also, an opponent won't stand still or move slowly. Aka heavy bag.

[@bryanp5534]

@@freelancer5816 I feel you, that's why I have a double bag too. I like the work on defense with a heavy bag. A lot of people only have access to just a heavy bag.

[@freelancer5816]

I feel you @ bryan pryor that's great! Study your opponent and the shadow box with imagination, mirror the opponent's unpredictability until their moves become preditable. Feel the punch from those back muscles(your wings) get technical with it. Study their footwork, get comfortable and practice propper breathing techniques. Breathing is key, followed by speed, and power.

[@freelancer5816]

@ Pryor also footwork, there are footwork techniques I am only aware of two; ballpoints and flatfoot. Flatfoot creates grounding, this is where power comes into play. I have arched feet so I can play around with both techniques. I love it! Don't be afraid to mix it up, train to the point where it becomes second nature. Study all fighting arts. Don't forget fundamentals. Don't think about or you WILL lose.

[@Darkness09ization]

Hey Shane, I love watching your videos they're always helpful. Question: Is there a way to set up a defense off your kicks? And could you make a video of the subject?

[@FirstStrikeAthletics]

GolbezSuccessor you mean like practice checking a kick and then return with one?

[@Darkness09ization]

@@FirstStrikeAthletics No. I was more thinking when throw a kick. Like a power kick or roundhouse or even something like an axe/crescent kick and being able to quickly set up a defensive position before being struck by the counter.

[@FirstStrikeAthletics]

GolbezSuccessor ahh, I see. Other than sliding off in the direction of your last kick (finish with right leg, Go right etc.) which is probably the best bet, you could also just back straight out or, keep attacking!

[@s.oddity3640]

That last drill will really help with my shadow boxing

nice...

[@yaboyjonez9476]

Parries catches pillars and helmet guards are all staples of a good defense. Parried with footwork and a good jab you'll be unstoppable.

[@barcee333.]

Aye Shane ur a goat

[@juliofernandez2916]

In the last one you can also make an exit to outside

[@kylehowell5453]

Noti Squad, where ya at

[@aleksailic454]

Can someone give me like 10+ basic combinations like jab cross hook(1,2,3) or jab cross(1,2) that you can work on heavy bag because i don't have local fighting academy of mma or kb so i don't know any, it would help me a lot, thanks

[@hansgopro1]

double jab, rear body hook cross, lead body hook, rear uppercut jab cross lead hook cross jab cross jab slip straight right lead hook

[@christaferduran3952]

You had me at the title of the vid lol

[@LittleRapGuy]

salutations

[@st.v8468]

Shane would you ever recommend a free standing bag for those that workout and practice at home

[@jessymorel923]

Cuz ik damn well my SON💯💯😎 Shane said in another vid that w.e you do in the training/heavybag u do out there in the real fights yo

[@pikschu2204]

Come to Abu Dhabi !!!!!!

[@Jayhova88]

When’s the next time you coming to philly?

[@DedicatedSpartan]

Scott Eastwood Teaching us how to fight

[@mykulpierce]

What would you recommend for Taekwondo to take advantage of Fighters that are no longer squaring up? I imagine creating angles can be pretty good. But if you were bound to the kukkiwon ruleset what else would you be focusing on?

[@AnAverageFan]

I always pretend someone is throwing punches and move around a lot when using a heavy bag

[@AlphaJEdITs]

Shane great vids bro i learn new skills everytime i watch buuuut my sparring partner is good on speed and he hopes around like a bunny how do i fight against that make a video on speed please

[@perfectchampions8971]

Mystic Kid cut his way basically where he goes intercept him.

[@theproduct456]

Best way for me is to work 2 diffrent bags each round double end and then heavy bag and sometimes a slip bag in one round

[@deltadelta1276]

👊

[@evancarr]

can you make a video about how to defend your heavybag? like maybe it’s getting bullied or something.

[@its_daleeee]

Hey Shane! Im a filipino fan of yours since 2014🥊 Who are you rooting for this Upcoming fight on Saturday. Pacquiao or Thurman?

[@andrewprince4730]

Dale Andrew Nuñez Keith Thurman all the way!

[@its_daleeee]

@@andrewprince4730 Thanks for your comment mate. I respect your comment but I'm rooting fo the Pacman 'cause of his experience and skills

[@staphanienjoku1412]

Hi Shane, if I wanted to come to your gym, and be the next heavy weight champion, will you help me Even though I go through tough times,will you support me Shane. I am indeed thinking of being a boxer but sometimes I feel intimidated.

[@neilbuchan58]

Hey Shane or anyone with boxing experience what are some tips on moving around the ring and cutting off your opponents or any tips on how to get them into a Conor

[@MorsoVallanKumous]

Pressure and footwork. I like to throw jabs and they usually back away just a bit , then just simply move closer. I do mma so teeps work aswell

[@neilbuchan58]

xananasx thank you I should probably throw more jabs lol

[@MorsoVallanKumous]

@@neilbuchan58 Jab is your best friend imo , quick and easy to mix stuff with it

[@FirstStrikeAthletics]

Are you just boxing? It’s amazing how many people will “chase” you down and you circle out (away from their power) and end up putting themselves near the rope and corner all on their own.

[@ramseslesnar4]

Van vlog?

[@marcreyes7474]

How much does that bag weigh? What’s the lightest (since lighter bags are cheaper) that I should buy for drills?

[@tjayw03]

FightPerfect yt

[@BeamMonsterZeus]

This reminds me of a comment convo I had where the guy was determined not to let the heavy bag KO him. LOL

[@joerosso9769]

what martial arts do you practice?

[@brandonr3615]

Shane vs Ryan Mcarthy? Who are You taking👊🏿😈

[@victorc.9072]

Brandon R Ryan is a light heavyweight, Shane is a welterweight at the most, it wouldn't be a fair fight.

[@originalxx-6042]

peter griffin

[@ZWATER1]

👍

[@hassanian3822]

How much does it weigh?

[@muhammadowais1445]

Does head movement work in kickboxing? Am I vulnerable to kicks when I'm slipping or bobing and weaving?

[@oogs9114]

Muhammad Owais yes of course but head movement is still effective just don’t make ur head movement predictable and don’t keep moving the head in the same direction or u will get shin to the face

[@gjmarkjesse1324]

Where can I get a bag like that tho?

[@Buzzerd03]

Would much of this apply to a double hung bag? Seems like it would.