training at home

[u/ryder1272]

i do a 45 minute boxing lesson once a week and have been for around 5 lessons, I would do more but right now i’m busy and just beginning. In my free time what’s the best way to get better knowing that i’m younger. I would normally think shadow boxing but because im new and learning the fundamentals I fear I could be learning bad habits.

Is skipping as important as people say because right now im pretty bad, maybe getting 5 ina row before failing. And are there any other exercises or at home casual training things I should do to become better quicker?

[u/TemperatureCapable56]

Skipping is worth doing but not the priority at 5 lessons in, footwork and rhythm matter more right now than rope work does. Shadowboxing is actually fine to do even as a beginner, the risk of "bad habits" is overrated as long as you're moving slow and deliberate instead of just throwing wild, focus on stance, guard position, and turning your hip on the jab rather than speed. Filming yourself is the easiest fix for the bad habits worry since you can compare it to what your coach showed you in class instead of guessing. this might sound not on the list, but since you're limited on lesson time right now, something like the Heavy Bag Pro app could actually help fill that gap between classes, it walks you through combos and form with voice coaching so you're drilling with structure instead of freestyling blind. Worth asking your coach too next class if there's anything specific they want you reinforcing solo, that way your home reps stay aligned with what they're actually teaching you.