Why is it that I can throw a kick at a leg/bag/etc without too much trouble but when shadowboxing I can't get the mechanics down and it has no power. In other words, without a target I can't throw the kick. Does anyone know what I'm talking about?
Impetus said:Thanks guys. Am I correct in saying that the nature of the kick is that if you don't hit your target you should spin around? I think part of my problem is that I'm generating the power with my hip but I'm trying to stop the kick at the point of impact. Which works when your kicking largely with the quadricep..but all it does it torque my knee or make me lose my balance with a MT style kick.
Impetus said:Why is it that I can throw a kick at a leg/bag/etc without too much trouble but when shadowboxing I can't get the mechanics down and it has no power. In other words, without a target I can't throw the kick. Does anyone know what I'm talking about?
Elpresidente said:Easy. Dont use power, you will hurt your joints. Get the footwork right and your hands right (ie gaurding like you would while kicking normally) and lightly flick your leg forward.
Hamit Aktas said:good advices.
Impetus said:Why is it that I can throw a kick at a leg/bag/etc without too much trouble but when shadowboxing I can't get the mechanics down and it has no power. In other words, without a target I can't throw the kick. Does anyone know what I'm talking about?