Shadow boxing is when you throw punches at an imaginary target. It is good for speed and technique. If you are not used to it stand in front of a mirror for about 10 minutes and just throw punches. You will see how tired you will become.

Shadow boxing can be done in front of a mirror and the practice of throwing your punches at an imaginary opponent. You incorporate you footwork, keeping your hand s up and practicing all the moves you'd make in an actual bout.

Literally, boxing or fighting with a "shadow". It's a simulation of actual fighting only without opponent.

It is part of your warm up. You are in your stance and throw punches and move without a bag or opponent, so you are boxing your shadow.

Boxing with your own shadow.

Punching air pretending its an opponent

Sparring with an imaginary opponent

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