The Technical Mistakes I Fix Most Often in Private Sessions

I am Aarron Morgan, ex-professional boxer and full-time coach in Thurrock, and most people who come to me for private coaching are not lazy or unfit; they are simply repeating technical mistakes they do not realise they are making. These errors limit progress and confidence. If you want hands-on correction, 1-to-1 boxing training in Thurrock gives you direct feedback that group sessions and online videos cannot. This article builds on 3 Common Padwork Mistakes Beginners Make, where I explain how small technical errors compound quickly without guidance.

Poor Stance and Balance

The most common issue I see is poor stance.

Feet are often too narrow, too wide, or poorly aligned. This affects balance, power, and movement immediately. When the stance is unstable, everything above it suffers.

In private sessions, the stance is corrected first. Once balance improves, everything else becomes easier.

Over Reaching With Punches

Many boxers reach for punches instead of stepping or rotating.

This pulls the body off balance and exposes the chin. It also reduces power and slows recovery after each shot.

Correcting reach issues instantly improves control and confidence. Punches become cleaner and more repeatable.

Tension in the Upper Body

Excess tension kills technique.

Shoulders rise, fists clench, and breathing tightens. This reduces speed and causes early fatigue. Tension often comes from trying too hard.

Private coaching focuses on relaxation and efficiency. Relaxed punches land harder and can be thrown repeatedly.

Poor Breathing Habits

Breathing is often overlooked.

Many boxers hold their breath or breathe irregularly. This increases panic and drains stamina quickly.

Simple breathing adjustments dramatically improve endurance and composure. This is one of the fastest wins in private sessions.

Rushing Combinations Without Control

Speed without control leads to mistakes.

Boxers rush combinations and lose posture. Shots become wide and predictable. Defence disappears.

Slowing things down restores balance and accuracy. Speed returns naturally once control is rebuilt.

Lack of Defensive Awareness

Many boxers focus only on punching.

Hands drop, chin lifts, and exits are forgotten. This creates bad habits that show up under pressure.

Private sessions build defence into every movement. This creates safer, smarter boxing.

Copying Advanced Routines Too Early

Beginners often copy advanced drills they see online.

Without foundations, these routines create confusion and frustration. Progress stalls because the basics are missing.

Private coaching strips things back and rebuilds properly. This accelerates improvement rather than slowing it down.

Why These Mistakes Persist

Most mistakes persist because no one corrects them.

Group classes and online videos cannot give individual feedback. Small errors become habits over time.

Once habits form, they are harder to break without guidance.

How 1 to 1 Coaching Fixes Problems Faster

Private coaching allows immediate correction.

Adjustments are made in real time. Drills are adapted to the individual. Progress is tracked session by session.

This focused environment speeds improvement and builds confidence quickly.

Long-Term Benefits of Technical Clarity

Good technique reduces injury risk.

It also makes training more enjoyable. When movements feel controlled, boxers relax and perform better.

Clean fundamentals create long-term progress.

If you want to fix technical mistakes and build clean, confident boxing, you can book 1-to-1 boxing training in Thurrock through my website or explore Digital Boxing Guides in my Digital Hub to support your training between sessions.