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Boxing: Practical 3

1. Labelled Diagrams of the Field & Equipment

Key Components:

1. Ring Dimensions

- Square with sides between 16 to 20 feet (4.9 to 6.1 meters).

- Apron (extra space around the ring): 2 feet (0.6 meters).

2. Ropes:

- Four ropes surrounding the ring, spaced evenly.

- Height from the floor: 18 inches (bottom rope), 30 inches, 42 inches, and 54 inches (top rope).

3. Corners:

- Four corners: Red (fighter's corner), Blue (opponent's corner), and two neutral corners.
4. Canvas:

- Covered with a padded material to ensure safety.

5. Ring Posts:

- Sturdy posts at each corner to hold the ropes.

Boxing Equipment
1. Boxing Gloves:

- Weight: 8 to 10 ounces for competitive bouts.

- Heavier gloves (12, 14, 16 ounces) used for training and sparring.

2. Hand Wraps:

- Protect the hands and wrists.

- Made of cloth or gauze and tape.

3. Mouthguard:

- Protects the teeth and gums.

4. Headgear:

- Used in amateur boxing for protection.

5. Boxing Shoes:

- Lightweight with good ankle support and grip.

6. Protective Cup:

- Worn by male boxers to protect the groin area.

2. Rules of Boxing

1. Match Structure:

- Professional bouts: 4 to 12 rounds, each 3 minutes long with 1-minute rest intervals.

- Amateur bouts: Typically 3 rounds, each 3 minutes long.

2. Scoring System:

- Judges score each round based on effective punching, defense, ring generalship, and
sportsmanship.

- 10-point must system: The winner of a round gets 10 points, the loser gets 9 or fewer.

3. Victory Conditions:
- Knockout (KO): Opponent is knocked down and unable to rise before a 10-count.

- Technical Knockout (TKO): Referee stops the fight if a boxer cannot continue.

- Decision: Judges' scores determine the winner if no knockout occurs.

- Disqualification: Due to fouls or rule violations.

- Draw: If the judges' scores are tied.

4. Fouls:

- Hitting below the belt, holding, hitting after the bell, and using elbows or headbutts.

- Penalties include warnings, point deductions, or disqualification.

5. Referee:

- Enforces rules, ensures safety, and can stop the fight if necessary.

3. Terminologies in Boxing

1. Jab: A quick, straight punch with the lead hand.

2. Cross: A powerful, straight punch with the rear hand.

3. Hook: A punch thrown in a semi-circular motion with the lead or rear hand.

4. Uppercut: A punch thrown upwards, aimed at the opponent's chin.

5. Combination: A series of punches thrown in quick succession.

6. Knockdown: When a boxer is knocked to the canvas but can still continue.

7. Slip: A defensive move to avoid a punch by moving the head to the side.

8. Bob and Weave: A defensive technique involving bending the knees and moving the head side-
to-side.

9. Clinching: Holding the opponent to prevent them from punching.

4. Skills in Boxing

1. Punching:

- Techniques: Jab, cross, hook, uppercut.

- Combinations: Effective series of punches to create openings.

2. Defense:

- Blocking: Using the arms and gloves to block punches.


- Slipping: Moving the head to avoid punches.

- Bobbing and Weaving: Moving the upper body to dodge punches.

- Parrying: Deflecting punches with the hands.

3. Footwork:

- Movement: Maintaining balance while moving around the ring.

- Pivoting: Rotating on one foot to change direction.

- Shuffling: Quick steps to advance or retreat.

4. Conditioning:

- Stamina: Endurance to maintain performance throughout the match.

- Strength: Power to deliver effective punches.

- Agility: Quickness and coordination for both offense and defense.

5. Ring Generalship:

- Control: Dictating the pace and positioning in the ring.

- Strategy: Adapting tactics based on the opponent's strengths and weaknesses.

Understanding the field layout, equipment, rules, terminologies, and fundamental skills of boxing is
crucial for both theoretical knowledge and practical performance.

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