A boxing dummy is a necessary attribute for effective training for anyone involved in sports at the amateur or professional level. It is necessary to effectively practice coordination of movements, accurate strikes and develop manual dexterity. It can be used from absolutely any side. It is important to note that it is not suitable for practicing impact force.
You can choose from a sports store or do it yourself. This requires a minimum investment of money and time, and you can use it for a long time.
Mannequin characteristics:
You should know about the main parameters in which they all differ, as well as some important features. So, the differences between them are as follows:
- The material from which it was made;
- The height of his body. Can reach 2 meters. The minimum value is 1.5 meters;
- Weight, including not only its body, but also its base;
- Step.
To make a boxing dummy, you need to know that it consists of several parts, in particular, a base and body, similar to a human one. The lower part of the structure has more weight, which allows it to be stable. All this needs to be taken into account when you make it, then it will turn out to be of high quality and correct.
Making a mannequin
Follow these steps:
- Start by creating the foundation. The stand can be made of wood. Take a block of approximately 100 by 100 mm, you can replace it with one that has a size of 150 by 150 mm. This is quite enough. Saw off a piece of plywood or board, as well as timber. This parameter is quite individual, and it’s up to you to decide. However, it is worth noting that the platform, which you build from a rectangular piece of plywood, must fit into the tire;
- The plywood should be placed against the timber so that you have a semblance of a post. On the sides of the resulting structure you need to drive several long nails, about 4 pieces. You will get one for each of the available faces;
- Before making a boxing dummy, be sure to prepare several tires. When you finish assembling the wooden part of the base, you should take several tires and install one on top of the other. Place this wooden stand in them and concrete everything. To do this, take sand, gravel and cement. So, the base will be quite stable;
- While you are waiting for the concrete to harden, you can not waste time, but figure out how to make his head. A spring acts as an active neck; it must be placed on a thick hose. The head itself consists of an ordinary rectangular piece of wood. The head should be installed only after the concrete has completely dried. It is better to leave it for the whole day and resume work in the morning.Drill a hole at the end of the rack, insert the neck into it and secure;
- After making the frame, you can begin to tighten the chest. Any material can be used. Both old warm clothes and specially purchased foam rubber will do. Please note that the pear should not be very soft. Use tape to secure the cover. The finished mannequin should be wrapped in thick fabric at the end.
Before you begin the process, you should prepare all the necessary materials. This will make the work much easier and faster. On average, production will take 5 hours, not counting the time for concrete hardening. In the end you will get a good one training mannequin.