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Speed Bag Guide
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Speed Bag Guide

With World Champion 'Sugar' Shane Mosley

  1. Selecting a speed bag: Large size striking bags are more suitable for beginners. Smaller speed bags, with faster rebounds, are better for those with more experience.
  2. When striking the bag, be sure to always wear bag gloves, hand wraps, or Evergel Glove Wraps to protect your hands.
  3. Adjust the speed bag platform so that the bottom of the bag hangs at eye level
  4. Stand directly in front of the speed bag with your hands at eye level. Make a fist with your right hand so that the palm of your hand is facing towards the floor.
  5. Slowly rotate your fist in a tight circle, the bag should rebound three times between each punch (back of the platform, front, and back of the platform again). As the bag is coming toward you, hit it again with your right hand.
  6. Try to keep a steady rhythm using your right hand. Once you feel comfortable, switch to your left hand and repeat the same process.
  7. Once you feel comfortable using each hand, try alternating back and forth, keeping the bag in constant motion.