The fact that a multiple times world champion take the time to build this cheap version of the reflex ball and made a video about it for poor bastard like us is awesome!
@@GabrielVargaOfficial Thanks you so much for you videos champ, you and Bazooka Joe are really helping me to get through lockdown without losing my sanity!
@@51dodoc Glad to be helping you and everyone else with training options. I'd go crazy without my training too. It's mostly solo right now but it's way better than nothing.
Just followed your instructions and proudly showed my wife my new level of nerd! (I already wear glasses). Our cat is fascinated as well. Thanks so much!! Will be a great lockdown diversion!
Hot glue the hole or secure it in some other way to ensure 100% that the screw is secured. You do not want the screw on the elsastic propelled back towards your face/eyes
good idea, but you might consider making a small hole on one side and a larger hole (or cross shape) in the back. then thread the end of the cord through both holes and tie a knot small enough to pass through the big hole while still large enough to stop at the small hole. then the knot will be hidden inside the ball and you have no chance of ever poking yourself with a screw. :)
You ain't never lied about getting poked by the screw. Get It screw LOL so naturally I made mine from simple string or elastic string. The screw for some reason I felt we're going to come out or something or maybe the type of string that I had was going to pop I wore safety glasses just in case it wouldn't hit me in the eye or pop in my eye. The screw I didn't realize from getting better for about 2 hours of trying. the screw came out I didn't realize I was punching the screw as well it could have hit me in my eye. So now I use a different type of piece of metal like a key ring and then tape the ball up. and just kept it moving.
If u were to make 2 small holes in the top of the tennis ball (about 1/2” to 3/4” away from each other), then feed the string thru both of the holes and tie a simple fishing knot with both ends and cut the excess, that works very well. Everything else is great! The hat is such a good idea! But when i use my reflex balls with the headband, i undo my snapback and wear the headband with the string going thru the hole and re snap the snaps. That always worked really well for me
Tanks Gabriel, I did mine following your instructions and it’s the best active pause I could have even during job time. I noticed I improved my reflexes and stopped blinking in sparring thanks to this simple and inexpensive but powerful training tool. thanks!
Thanks for this tutorial. I just made one exactly like this using your instructions. It works great, and not only cheaper than the kind you buy, it is superior quality, and more realistic, durable. Thanks again. also I am a fan of your fights. Please, keep up the good work. This is exactly what I needed.
I just finished making one of these, they're so much harder to use than I thought it would be. Hahaha Thank you so much for the tutorial on how to make it. 🥊🤘🤘
Glad I could help! Have fun using it. I'd give 1-2 weeks before you start to make any major progression. I think after 7 days I was getting pretty good.
hey you should totally do a video on what new fighters should do how to get fights schedule them tips etc i know you have made videos similar to this but i would really like to see this because im turning 17 this month and have been doing some kenpo karate and some khali/silat and some kickboxing for about 6 months i train very hard everyday let me know what you think thanks - wes
Keep training and going to the gym. When ur coach thinks ur ready, hell find a good fight for u. Till then, just keep workin ur ass off and u wont be upset 👍🥊
Hello Gabriel, Thank you very much for this tutorial. I am an absolute beginner, I just bought this product and I don't really understand what the precise size of the elastic is. Do you consider the elastic stretched with maximum tension or relaxed, from the head to the hand? Thank you
I'd fear a screw leaving a ball when a band is stretched, and having a screw going towards my face :p Maybe just putting the band also at the other end of the ball and tying some knot? I have to try this out
Hey Gabriel, thanks voor the tutorial! I made my own a couple days ago and it's been fun, frustrating but you do learn quick. Quick question: the band youre using likes to keep its shape, e.g. it refuses to twist around itself too much. Mine gets twisted up super much and after a bit of time it creates a spinning effect on the ball, and I feel like that makes it harder to control. Does that matter and should I buy a better quality band or is it something I just need to get used to? Thanks in advance if you answer this.
I think so. It's my one of my training priorities. Of course partner drills, pads, sparring first but this is fun after and I think it helps eye sight and coordination.
@@GabrielVargaOfficial thank you for your reply. I am interested in topic fear and pain in a fight. It would be great if you could share your experiences. Greetings from Germany
Actually i have some aditional questions, i actually bought this like headband setup from shop and it cost me 12 euros which is about 14 dollars. I bought it after christmas and i have been using it 2-3 times a week, there are 2 balls in this setup and one is beginner and one is advanced. I have been using the beginner and already feeling like improving, but two days ago while i was training, the ball actually bounced back and right into my eyeball. It hurt quite a bit and made me question the safety features of this kind of training. Obviously i could use some basic tool shop plastic glasses or swimming pool glasses. I was training outdoors so i was able to use snow at the time to reveal the pain. But what do you recommend. When i train i actually put a cap on so the headband is under the cap and wont come off then, but i was almost thinking if i should wear the cap that the brim visor stays in front and almost acts as a safety visor. I hope you understand. English isnt my native language.
That's part of the training. Just like with a speed bag, you can use this thing to train your guard, head movement and reflexes. A tennis ball to the eye sucks, but I had this happen to me while actually playing tennis and can still see just fine. The better you get at it, the fewer accidents like this will happen.
I have aditional question, if im still a beginner, surely i should wrap my hands or at least use like bicycle gloves or smth? Otherwise im going to hurt my knuckles and skin will start to peel off while i train.
On this thing? No. Tennis balls are pretty forgiving, even if you don't hit perfectly. They also don't weigh enough to really cause an impact that could possibly hurt your hands a those speeds. You also really don't hit a reflex ball hard, unless you want it to smack you.
I cut the ball to the side because I could not find the middle and when I started training the screw came out ... can you make another video and explain where exactly the middle of the ball is.pls🤟🤣
Try to hit the ball really hard sometimes and then not move your head..... and you will train getting hit... which is actually not a bad idea to use this ball for.
@@GabrielVargaOfficial you could even try to put a small backpack on and then stabilise a high pole or stick in that in order to get it up higher AND.... to be able so make it swing in unpredictible ways so to not be able to foresee easy where it comes from!
I deadass thought the logo on gabriel's right shoulder was somehow connected to how he tied the elastic onto the screw like it was planned LOL too high 4 dis
I wouldn't use a screw because there's the inherent risk of injuring yourself if you get stupid with it and squash it or fall on it or god knows what. Anything that can have the string tied around it and can get trapped inside the ball without disintegrating works.
Little update: ended up using a flat tipped screw to calm my anxiety. Hasn't come out in almost two years. So you probably don't have to overthink things.
I like DIY, but I bought it for such a small price I do not care, not price you mention at all. Also I do not want to wear hat while training and it comes with elastic headband which actually works nicely. I could make it, I have spare tennis balls at home for different gym DIY hack, but buying it really did not make regret my money spent. If you do not have a hat your cost actually will be higher than cost of my supercheap choice from China.
“Doesn’t really matter where you put the hole, but I’m just going to go right in the middle.” Dude, it’s a ball. You can put the whole anywhere and it’ll be in the middle, lol. Anyway, thanks for the tutorial. I’m going to cancel my Amazon order and make my own
Saw a guy in Bangkok selling these in front of our hotel. He was punching the ball tied to his head with a string. I found his device funny a t the time.
Get your reflex ball made because my next video is:
How To Use A Reflex Ball | Beginner-Advanced 😎
Hey Gabriel I wanted to ask I’m a 38 year old man looking to get into MMA do you think I’m to old?
Great fighter and a really nice guy. I like this channel a lot.
😅🤗
Instead of making a hole in the ball I tied it very tight will it work?
The fact that a multiple times world champion take the time to build this cheap version of the reflex ball and made a video about it for poor bastard like us is awesome!
Haha. While I'm too cheap to pay $25 for one and I don't like asking for free stuff all the time.
So we all get to benefit 🎉
@@GabrielVargaOfficial
Thanks you so much for you videos champ, you and Bazooka Joe are really helping me to get through lockdown without losing my sanity!
@@51dodoc Glad to be helping you and everyone else with training options. I'd go crazy without my training too. It's mostly solo right now but it's way better than nothing.
Just followed your instructions and proudly showed my wife my new level of nerd! (I already wear glasses). Our cat is fascinated as well. Thanks so much!! Will be a great lockdown diversion!
Haha 😺
Amused wife and a happy cat. Sounds like this video was worthwhile 😄
Hot glue the hole or secure it in some other way to ensure 100% that the screw is secured.
You do not want the screw on the elsastic propelled back towards your face/eyes
Bro how long is an inch in Canada? 😂 he said “2-6 inches” and moved like 18 in up the band 😂
Lmao i thought the same thing! I thought when he slowed up on him saying “ohh, 2” i was expecting feet... then the man says INCHES! 🤣😂🤣😂
tbf we don't use ft or inches in Canada, we use the metric system
Just make sure it’s adjustable
he said an arm’s length and THEN an extra 2-6 inches
He knows in the U.S. we measure in bald eagles. 1-2 inches converts to .75 bald eagles
good idea, but you might consider making a small hole on one side and a larger hole (or cross shape) in the back. then thread the end of the cord through both holes and tie a knot small enough to pass through the big hole while still large enough to stop at the small hole. then the knot will be hidden inside the ball and you have no chance of ever poking yourself with a screw. :)
Ooo. Maybe I'll try that with my next reflex ball.
I said 2 holes at the top and make a fishing knot above the ball, but this works too!
You ain't never lied about getting poked by the screw. Get It screw LOL so naturally I made mine from simple string or elastic string. The screw for some reason I felt we're going to come out or something or maybe the type of string that I had was going to pop I wore safety glasses just in case it wouldn't hit me in the eye or pop in my eye. The screw I didn't realize from getting better for about 2 hours of trying. the screw came out I didn't realize I was punching the screw as well it could have hit me in my eye. So now I use a different type of piece of metal like a key ring and then tape the ball up. and just kept it moving.
If u were to make 2 small holes in the top of the tennis ball (about 1/2” to 3/4” away from each other), then feed the string thru both of the holes and tie a simple fishing knot with both ends and cut the excess, that works very well. Everything else is great! The hat is such a good idea! But when i use my reflex balls with the headband, i undo my snapback and wear the headband with the string going thru the hole and re snap the snaps. That always worked really well for me
Tanks Gabriel, I did mine following your instructions and it’s the best active pause I could have even during job time. I noticed I improved my reflexes and stopped blinking in sparring thanks to this simple and inexpensive but powerful training tool. thanks!
You deserve my comment. Thanks. ❤
Thanks for this tutorial. I just made one exactly like this using your instructions. It works great, and not only cheaper than the kind you buy, it is superior quality, and more realistic, durable. Thanks again. also I am a fan of your fights. Please, keep up the good work. This is exactly what I needed.
Great tutorial! I saved a few bucks and time since I already had everything I needed
Thank you so much. My daughter wants one so bad. We're going to build it this weekend for her taekwondo.
your right I was looking at this on amazon $20.00 your homemade version a lot cheaper Thank you,
I just finished making one of these, they're so much harder to use than I thought it would be. Hahaha
Thank you so much for the tutorial on how to make it. 🥊🤘🤘
Glad I could help!
Have fun using it. I'd give 1-2 weeks before you start to make any major progression.
I think after 7 days I was getting pretty good.
Thanks for the tips. It's great your planing on doing a vid about how to use it. In particular as a real beginner. Keep up the good work! :D
Keep your eye out for the how to video tomorrow.
I just tied it very tight and it worked
That is what the owners of the reflex ball did... made their own and sold it as prime time gear!
Great common sense video my friend.
Yes. It's so simple. No need to pay over $10 for it.
@@GabrielVargaOfficial But the baseball cap cost 20 alone...
hey you should totally do a video on what new fighters should do how to get fights schedule them tips etc i know you have made videos similar to this but i would really like to see this because im turning 17 this month and have been doing some kenpo karate and some khali/silat and some kickboxing for about 6 months i train very hard everyday let me know what you think thanks - wes
Keep training and going to the gym. When ur coach thinks ur ready, hell find a good fight for u. Till then, just keep workin ur ass off and u wont be upset 👍🥊
Hello Gabriel,
Thank you very much for this tutorial.
I am an absolute beginner, I just bought this product and I don't really understand what the precise size of the elastic is. Do you consider the elastic stretched with maximum tension or relaxed, from the head to the hand?
Thank you
*it worked now my brother wont stop using it*
Tisztelt. Jó,hasnos videó. Kipróbáltam a szivacs labda után a tenisz labdát. Rájöttem hogy ehhez kell egy seiken védő. 😉
You're the man, thanks 🙏🙌
Thank you for this, awesome!
I made it it’s so cool I train with it every day even tho I don’t know anything about boxing
Thanks for the ADVICE👍 🤙🏽
Thanks i have made it but using it makes my fist hurt can u suggest some other ball ??
I'd fear a screw leaving a ball when a band is stretched, and having a screw going towards my face :p Maybe just putting the band also at the other end of the ball and tying some knot? I have to try this out
Thank you sir !!!!
Hey Gabriel, thanks voor the tutorial! I made my own a couple days ago and it's been fun, frustrating but you do learn quick. Quick question: the band youre using likes to keep its shape, e.g. it refuses to twist around itself too much. Mine gets twisted up super much and after a bit of time it creates a spinning effect on the ball, and I feel like that makes it harder to control. Does that matter and should I buy a better quality band or is it something I just need to get used to? Thanks in advance if you answer this.
Mine does twist as well but if you can keep the ball going it seems to sort itself out.
But after a 1-3 minute round I definitely have to untwist it.
@@GabrielVargaOfficial Thanks! I did find a non-roll band that I'm gonna try out. Btw your content is awesome, love your channel ✌🏻
thx man! i could have thought of this myself but i didnt. appreciate it alot
i just made it, awesome
does it really work?
I mean is this kind of training tool useful?
I think so.
It's my one of my training priorities. Of course partner drills, pads, sparring first but this is fun after and I think it helps eye sight and coordination.
@@GabrielVargaOfficial thank you for your reply. I am interested in topic fear and pain in a fight. It would be great if you could share your experiences.
Greetings from Germany
super cool! thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Thank you!!
can you use this for kicking
Perfect bro,gonna add this in ,really starting to miss training in the ring 😔😅
When you measure the distance is the sholder pointing out or locked in ?
Can I use shock cord?
How bout using net to this ball?
Great vid man. Thanks!
hahahah yes to this! 💯💯
Actually i have some aditional questions, i actually bought this like headband setup from shop and it cost me 12 euros which is about 14 dollars. I bought it after christmas and i have been using it 2-3 times a week, there are 2 balls in this setup and one is beginner and one is advanced. I have been using the beginner and already feeling like improving, but two days ago while i was training, the ball actually bounced back and right into my eyeball. It hurt quite a bit and made me question the safety features of this kind of training. Obviously i could use some basic tool shop plastic glasses or swimming pool glasses. I was training outdoors so i was able to use snow at the time to reveal the pain. But what do you recommend. When i train i actually put a cap on so the headband is under the cap and wont come off then, but i was almost thinking if i should wear the cap that the brim visor stays in front and almost acts as a safety visor. I hope you understand. English isnt my native language.
That's part of the training. Just like with a speed bag, you can use this thing to train your guard, head movement and reflexes.
A tennis ball to the eye sucks, but I had this happen to me while actually playing tennis and can still see just fine.
The better you get at it, the fewer accidents like this will happen.
brooo how do you tie it it always comes off
I have aditional question, if im still a beginner, surely i should wrap my hands or at least use like bicycle gloves or smth? Otherwise im going to hurt my knuckles and skin will start to peel off while i train.
On this thing? No. Tennis balls are pretty forgiving, even if you don't hit perfectly. They also don't weigh enough to really cause an impact that could possibly hurt your hands a those speeds. You also really don't hit a reflex ball hard, unless you want it to smack you.
Do you actually use the reflex ball as part of your training routine?
I did for 2 years. Then my ball reflex ball broke. Now that I have a new one I will incorporate it again.
Yes! For sure use it! Its a good way to break a sweat and get ur heart pumping, while still taking it easy.... kinda like jumprope but less intense
I cut the ball to the side because I could not find the middle and when I started training the screw came out ... can you make another video and explain where exactly the middle of the ball is.pls🤟🤣
Try to hit the ball really hard sometimes and then not move your head..... and you will train getting hit... which is actually not a bad idea to use this ball for.
Yes. One of my students was using it last night and I noticed it's a great tool to learn not to blink.
@@GabrielVargaOfficial you could even try to put a small backpack on and then stabilise a high pole or stick in that in order to get it up higher AND.... to be able so make it swing in unpredictible ways so to not be able to foresee easy where it comes from!
Great thumbnail 👌😂
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sweet
niccce - looking forward to the tutorial ... using the reflex ball some years now....
Surprisingly, I have everything but a hat
Adesanya breakdown!
I want it so bad! defensive genius.
@@theoliboliboyetv8052 i know right. A vid on his defense would be a dream
I'll get it done. Canelo is next but probably 1-2 videos after.
@@GabrielVargaOfficial 😍
Next video: How to fix your black eye! 👁
😂 😆
Bag of frozen peas from the icebox 🧊 lol
I deadass thought the logo on gabriel's right shoulder was somehow connected to how he tied the elastic onto the screw like it was planned LOL too high 4 dis
After 3 hours straight my knuckles hurt but I’ve gotten decent lololololololol
How is it
I wouldn't use a screw because there's the inherent risk of injuring yourself if you get stupid with it and squash it or fall on it or god knows what. Anything that can have the string tied around it and can get trapped inside the ball without disintegrating works.
Little update: ended up using a flat tipped screw to calm my anxiety. Hasn't come out in almost two years.
So you probably don't have to overthink things.
Will this help improve your reaction time?
I'd say so. It's kind of like double end bag.
Thanks!
Can a shoelace work
No. It has been to stretchy.
the only way someone might catch me wear a trucker hat
Yeah but what if my cap cost 25 dollars
I like DIY, but I bought it for such a small price I do not care, not price you mention at all. Also I do not want to wear hat while training and it comes with elastic headband which actually works nicely. I could make it, I have spare tennis balls at home for different gym DIY hack, but buying it really did not make regret my money spent. If you do not have a hat your cost actually will be higher than cost of my supercheap choice from China.
“Doesn’t really matter where you put the hole, but I’m just going to go right in the middle.” Dude, it’s a ball. You can put the whole anywhere and it’ll be in the middle, lol. Anyway, thanks for the tutorial. I’m going to cancel my Amazon order and make my own
Saw a guy in Bangkok selling these in front of our hotel. He was punching the ball tied to his head with a string. I found his device funny a t the time.
I would have never tried if my brother didn't bring it back from a very good boxing gym.
It looks so hokey but is surprisingly beneficial.
Supplies were 7$
Can’t wait use it!
Don't know where to buy elastic? Cut the waistband
off a pair of underware
bro u can buy one for $2...
Your 6 inches is more like 18 inches 😂
haha
Many thanks!