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The Headgear Issue

Experiences boxing without headgear differ  (the link to the story)

There are no unanimous voices re. head gear: by Brian Zelley

The above link is one of a number of issues regarding headgear
with two divided opinions.

For headgear argument:  to prevent or minimize cuts

Against headgear:  improves vision, encourages better defense
and help boxers slip punches easier.

To explore this topic a group site has been established.

THE COMMUNICATION SKILLS make the difference

THE SOMETIMES FORGOTTEN LINK: 

      

The following piece has been general

views of mine for many years.  But,

a recent discussion in connection

with rule changes for Canadian

amateur boxing triggered some

discussion with various views.

But,  some of the individuals 

involved switched from the

issues of  head guards and

scoring systems to bang the

drum for their cause which 

did not appear to be high on 

the E I scale of dealing with

other points of view.  

So to expand on the 

substance of the barriers

of  communication, the following

piece was created.

TECHNICAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE ALONE are  LIMITATIONS

* the above piece takes us beyond the skills needed, and the skills taught,

but about one factor that can't be taught without the attitude and

understanding and that part of any game plan is effective communication

skills.

Be it boxing, coaching, officiating or being a loyal supporter of the sport.
One needs to say what they mean, and mean what they say, but be open
and accepting of change, constructive criticism  and the views of others.
Perfection is not a tool that any of us own but the improvements in our
many skills should always be with an open door policy

EFFECTIVE PUNCHING - the b.l.a.s.t. plan

EFFECTIVE BOXING requires EFFECTIVE PUNCHING

The B.L.A.S.T. Plan by Brian Zelley, 1983 

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COMPLETE COACHING: Ring seconding/the Cornerman

COACHING SKILLS:  By Brian W. Zelley, B. Com., CA

There are many types of boxing coaches and trainers with a wide
variety of ring skills.  For amateur boxing there are plenty of
coaches with various levels of completion of coaching levels
from basics to  advanced skills.


In December 1983, I wrote and article with the heading
"Jabs, Hooks and Crosses" which appeared in the
January 1984 issue of the "BC Amateur Boxing News".


The first part of the article dealt with stance and footwork
and balance.  The next part dealt with coaching problems,
and the last part dealt with coaches and some requirements
to be a complete coach/trainer. That part is as follows:


RING SECONDING: A QUALITY OF A GOOD COACH:
"No coach is expected to be an expert in all aspects of boxing.
In my opinion, the basic skills required to be a first class coach
include conditioning of boxers, teaching skills, and
ring seconding skills.


*Ring seconding skills can be sub-divided into
**physical aspects required to ensure the boxer obtains the 
maximum rest including proper sitting techniques for the 
boxer, the correct application of water and giving the boxer
enough breathing room;

**communication skills required to inform the boxer of
'important instructions' at the proper time between rounds
of the contest; and

**analytical skills to observe the strengths and weaknesses of
each of the competitors.


A very important part of ring seconding is co-ordinated teamwork
by the chief seconder and the assistant.


Two serious errors by cornermen are
excess water  and excess talking


The best method of improvement is self-study by observing and
thinking about the results of your work.  Like good boxing,
good coaching comes from study and practice.

Windsor's El-Mais, Spencer win boxing gold medals

Windsor's El-Mais, Spencer win boxing gold medals