As a veteran schoolteacher, my main focus during training is to prepare for the very real threat of rogue toddlers trying to take me out. It’s important to me that I know I can single-handedly take out at least a dozen at a time if the situation calls for it. Cannot recommend this product enough.
A couple of details: 1. Looks like the string is too long, the ideal lenght is from your shoulder to your wrist. 2. Try to use the headband in an 45° upward, this small details make a world of difference. A final remark, add slips and turns to avoid the ball it is great. Nice video, keep your great work ! 👍
@kineticboxingfitness7953 I agree the string does look little long I find if the ball is up to your belly button that works, it's all about trial and error but keep at it❤
I've been training for around 20 years in multiple disciplines including boxing, and I found it extremely difficult with gloves on day one. I switched to bare knuckle and it was easier, so I'm 4 weeks in doing that. I use the black ball for a maximum of 170 hits, but average around 80ish. I do this 10 minutes a day. I've sparred twice since getting good at this, and I did feel that it made a difference in my reflexes in my opinion. There was a specific moment where I threw a right hand at the body while my partner was bracing with his left hand, and threw a check left hook from a very close distance to my face, and I was able to see it through my peripheral vision, and duck it. I believe normally that would have landed, and I was shocked when it didn't. I don't use speed bags, or double ended bags, so it's possible that someone who does wouldn't gain that much from doing this. I mostly do mitts, heavy bag work, and spar, along with the general conditioning exercises for boxing.
I use mine while incorporating forward, backwards, and side to side movements moving in a box. Also if you do a short lead or rear hook you change the balls direction 90 degrees thus you get to train ninety degree pivots while also training your tracking for the follow up straight that has to “catch” the ball back into rhythm.
I recommend raising the height to where the ball is to your belly button. You can do this by simply wrapping the string around the headband multiple times, or cutting and retying the string.
I was considering getting less and almost nearly bought one but then I suddenly realised after watching your video that it would definitely be not a good idea for me as I totally forgot that I wear glasses and left the balls coming straight to my head then it’s naturally gonna hit my glasses and break them and I have to wear my glasses to be able to see where the ball is. thanks for the great video.
I just got one. It took me some hours to be comfortable. But. It’s a soft ball. I’m surprised when it hits me, not afraid. I’ve been hit in the face too many times for a pillow to make me afraid. And I say that with no hate. Just my thoughts. Just fun and something to just have fun and focus on.
Great fun and good exercise! Just beware the string doesn't get trapped on your thumb and the ball whacks you in the nuts! I've never owned any land....but I've had a couple of acres!
I have one tip for you. Try to train with this while using boxing resistance bands, this way you train more as you do it. The soft one is too light, tennis ball works much better. I got light soft one, and it really is trying to hit your eyes all the time. I have no problems with tennis ball version, using both hands right away.
yo compre unas pero debes usar guantes por que si lastiman los puños y ademas yo recomendaria hacerce unas con pelotas de tenis y un resorte mas grueso por que estas si se revientan asi con las de tenis puedes golpear con mas confianza y mas duro son muy buenas para el boxeo por que trabajas todo el cuerpo piernas ,reflejos y movimientos
Good review. Maybe you need to use your bare fist for the softer ball. It’s like hitting two soft thing with one another it will absorb impact and dissipate the energy. The bare fist is a harder surface than the boxing gloves so it might bounce back stronger as it leaves your bare fists of fury. Thanks.
Thank you. You make a good point. I have tried it bare handed and the results were the same for me. The movement is very different so, for me at least, the heavier ball is better
@@kineticboxingfitness7953 I got mine on Monday been using it barehand. I would recommend glasses or sunglasses- the rubber string sometimes whips back awkwardly and hits me right in the cornea. But other wise it’s a good tool - feel like a spaz first two days but getting better on day 3. Just wanted to check back in.
@@Toogoodtobetrue458 awesome! Yes, i got the string on the eye too 😟 It took me about 7 days to get to one minute of striking and after a couple weeks i reached 5. Did you get the heavy or light ball? Have you tried with gloves? Gloves are much better for me. Keep it up, keep moving
@@kineticboxingfitness7953 I got the ymx set off Amazon- it came with 4 balls and 2 head bands. Technically 3 balls because 2 of them are beginner balls and there is one advanced ball and the another “pro”. It’s weird I feel I have more control of it with bare fist rather than with boxing gloves. I did try both and also feel both have a bit of a learning curve. Yup keep moving- thanks KB&F. Thanks
@@Toogoodtobetrue458 for me the problem is the ball moves in weird directions after hitting my knuckles. Maybe I just have weird knuckles 😄 looking forward to hearing about your progress
Thanks for the honest review. I was thinking about getting one, but wasn't sure. I'm going to get one now and making sure to get the heavier ball. I like the idea that I could use this as I go for a walk or wherever.
GOD loves you enough to send HIS only SON to save you and if you repent and turn from your sins and be baptized in THE NAME OF THE FATHER, THE SON and THE HOLY SPIRIT. ((if you haven't )
If you don't like the reflex ball always rebounding back at your face I've got some bad news for you about boxing
😂😂😂
Lol!
As a veteran schoolteacher, my main focus during training is to prepare for the very real threat of rogue toddlers trying to take me out. It’s important to me that I know I can single-handedly take out at least a dozen at a time if the situation calls for it. Cannot recommend this product enough.
😂😂😂😂😂
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It seems you cannot even take a grandpa
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Mans the life of the party.
A couple of details:
1. Looks like the string is too long, the ideal lenght is from your shoulder to your wrist.
2. Try to use the headband in an 45° upward, this small details make a world of difference.
A final remark, add slips and turns to avoid the ball it is great.
Nice video, keep your great work ! 👍
I'll try the headband tilt, sounds interesting
@kineticboxingfitness7953 I agree the string does look little long I find if the ball is up to your belly button that works, it's all about trial and error but keep at it❤
I've been training for around 20 years in multiple disciplines including boxing, and I found it extremely difficult with gloves on day one. I switched to bare knuckle and it was easier, so I'm 4 weeks in doing that. I use the black ball for a maximum of 170 hits, but average around 80ish. I do this 10 minutes a day. I've sparred twice since getting good at this, and I did feel that it made a difference in my reflexes in my opinion. There was a specific moment where I threw a right hand at the body while my partner was bracing with his left hand, and threw a check left hook from a very close distance to my face, and I was able to see it through my peripheral vision, and duck it. I believe normally that would have landed, and I was shocked when it didn't. I don't use speed bags, or double ended bags, so it's possible that someone who does wouldn't gain that much from doing this. I mostly do mitts, heavy bag work, and spar, along with the general conditioning exercises for boxing.
Very cool!
I use mine while incorporating forward, backwards, and side to side movements moving in a box. Also if you do a short lead or rear hook you change the balls direction 90 degrees thus you get to train ninety degree pivots while also training your tracking for the follow up straight that has to “catch” the ball back into rhythm.
that's very cool! Thanks for sharing. I think I'll try that
It’s a good tool, hand eye coordination, rhythm and timing. All good things for boxing.
One thing i must say is start bare knuckle as with the boxxing gloves are a handy cap and makes it much easyer.
I recommend raising the height to where the ball is to your belly button. You can do this by simply wrapping the string around the headband multiple times, or cutting and retying the string.
The being attached to the head reminds me of the eyeglass device invention on the Steve Martin movie "The Jerk"
I was considering getting less and almost nearly bought one but then I suddenly realised after watching your video that it would definitely be not a good idea for me as I totally forgot that I wear glasses and left the balls coming straight to my head then it’s naturally gonna hit my glasses and break them and I have to wear my glasses to be able to see where the ball is. thanks for the great video.
Wear safety glasses you can wear over your glasses.
I just got one. It took me some hours to be comfortable. But. It’s a soft ball. I’m surprised when it hits me, not afraid. I’ve been hit in the face too many times for a pillow to make me afraid. And I say that with no hate. Just my thoughts. Just fun and something to just have fun and focus on.
Good job you got alot better as time went on
Thanks!
@@csasek you’re welcome!
I found that hitting the ball with the flat fingers of the fist and not the knuckles helps.
You can direct the ball like using ping pong paddle.
Impressive. just a week and you were getting the hang of it.
Thanks
Great fun and good exercise!
Just beware the string doesn't get trapped on your thumb and the ball whacks you in the nuts!
I've never owned any land....but I've had a couple of acres!
Haven't experienced the string thing, the string did hit my eye once. The ball crotched me on my first attempt 🤣
Just love mine i have leared so much from it in such a short time.
I must admit I'm a little surprised that this thing has such a following
What if you ar going to turnuments is lith bether
I have one tip for you. Try to train with this while using boxing resistance bands, this way you train more as you do it.
The soft one is too light, tennis ball works much better. I got light soft one, and it really is trying to hit your eyes all the time. I have no problems with tennis ball version, using both hands right away.
Great idea
The biggest negative seems to be that it tends to put people into bad postural positions so prolonged use could be problematic.
Sir actually iam not a boxer but this ball iam baying on any ussage
yo compre unas pero debes usar guantes por que si lastiman los puños y ademas yo recomendaria hacerce unas con pelotas de tenis y un resorte mas grueso por que estas si se revientan asi con las de tenis puedes golpear con mas confianza y mas duro son muy buenas para el boxeo por que trabajas todo el cuerpo piernas ,reflejos y movimientos
I just bought mine less than a week ago it’s hard af with gloves on it’s easier bare knuckle n I caught onto it in like a hour it ain’t that hard
Does it with boxing
Its not hard once you get the hang of it but trying to keep it in the air shoulder height is harder then just hittting it with just the jab and cross
Nice Video
Good review. Maybe you need to use your bare fist for the softer ball. It’s like hitting two soft thing with one another it will absorb impact and dissipate the energy. The bare fist is a harder surface than the boxing gloves so it might bounce back stronger as it leaves your bare fists of fury. Thanks.
Thank you. You make a good point. I have tried it bare handed and the results were the same for me. The movement is very different so, for me at least, the heavier ball is better
@@kineticboxingfitness7953 I got mine on Monday been using it barehand. I would recommend glasses or sunglasses- the rubber string sometimes whips back awkwardly and hits me right in the cornea. But other wise it’s a good tool - feel like a spaz first two days but getting better on day 3. Just wanted to check back in.
@@Toogoodtobetrue458 awesome! Yes, i got the string on the eye too 😟 It took me about 7 days to get to one minute of striking and after a couple weeks i reached 5. Did you get the heavy or light ball? Have you tried with gloves? Gloves are much better for me. Keep it up, keep moving
@@kineticboxingfitness7953 I got the ymx set off Amazon- it came with 4 balls and 2 head bands. Technically 3 balls because 2 of them are beginner balls and there is one advanced ball and the another “pro”. It’s weird I feel I have more control of it with bare fist rather than with boxing gloves. I did try both and also feel both have a bit of a learning curve. Yup keep moving- thanks KB&F. Thanks
@@Toogoodtobetrue458 for me the problem is the ball moves in weird directions after hitting my knuckles. Maybe I just have weird knuckles 😄 looking forward to hearing about your progress
I have one, fun as hell,
Thanks for the honest review. I was thinking about getting one, but wasn't sure. I'm going to get one now and making sure to get the heavier ball. I like the idea that I could use this as I go for a walk or wherever.
The point is to hit the ball not be scared of it. Who punches like that
Thanks for watching
This is my day 3 and my record is 60
Has it smacked you in the eye?
Hope you have a lot of fun😊
How many calories u lost
That's an interesting question. I wish I had an answer. I'll think about how to measure that and see if I can come up with the answer
@@csasek interesting answer 😂
You should be wearing an eye protection.
Wesr safty glasses please friends it will hit your eyes .
For sure
Yup but its good it prepares to get hit in actual boxing matches
I mad one at home and good vid
Very cool! What did you use?
What’s gloves I need to get?
You don't need gloves. If you want to use gloves, any will do. Gloves make the action of the ball more predictable
i put mine down to the middle of my ribs
Come-on, I have one. and I can keep punching for less than half hour. You are a veteran. really???
We made it into a drinking game. You think it's hard to do sober, let me just tell you......
Move your eyes not your head
GOD loves you enough to send HIS only SON to save you and if you repent and turn from your sins and be baptized in THE NAME OF THE FATHER, THE SON and THE HOLY SPIRIT. ((if you haven't )
Amen 🙏