Boxing Glossary · Training

Shadow Boxing

Boxing against an imaginary opponent, practised alone in front of a mirror or open space. Shadow boxing develops technique, footwork, and fight visualisation without any equipment. It is used as both a warm-up and a dedicated drill to rehearse combinations and movement patterns.

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