2006-07-03 06:33:20 · 4 answers · asked by TomW 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
"Shadow boxing" is practice boxing against an imaginary opponent. The boxer moves around, throws puches, covers, blocks, and ducks as if a real opponent were fighting him.
In a broader sense, it can be used for any type of practice, or fighting against a non-existent opponent.
2006-07-03 06:38:07 · answer #1 · answered by jackalanhyde 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shadowboxing is an exercise used in combat sports, (especially, as its name implies, in boxing). It is used mainly to prepare the muscles before the person training engages in stronger physical activity. In shadowboxing, only one person is required to participate; the participant throws punches at no one in particular. Muhammad Ali once performed a now famous shadowboxing routine next to Howard Cosell for ABC's
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2006-07-03 13:39:31 · answer #2 · answered by Starreply 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a training techniqe where you stand facing a wall with a light behind you and throw punches. Try to improve your speed by being faster than your shadow, and dodge the punches its throwing at you.
Yes, it looks as silly as it sounds.
2006-07-03 13:37:32 · answer #3 · answered by David D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it means that the person is one step behind you,everything
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2006-07-03 13:44:27 · answer #4 · answered by JOCELYN Y 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋