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Expert: - 6/10/2008


Question
what height do you mount a speedball?

Answer
Hi Lee,

You want the belly of the bag, (fatest part) at the level of your mouth or nose.

Here is a link to my training site Speedbagcentral.com and a picture that shows the correct height and position.

http://www.speedbagcentral.com/ssp/skill_levels#B

Good luck and hope this helps.

Sincerely,

Alan Kahn
author, The Speed Bag Bible

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Alan Kahn

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I can answer any questions concerning speed bag training, including equipment, setup, 24 punching techniques from all around the bag, creating non-stop combinations and martial arts training on the speed bag. Also, unique and advanced speed bag training such joining a speed bag with stationary cycles, stepping machines and rehabilitation.

Experience

Author of the " Speed Bag Bible" book and video training program.

Publications
Black Belt Magazine ( 1991 ) and Martial Arts Training magazine (1998)

Education/Credentials
Masters degrees in Recreation Therapy and Rehabilitation counseling

Awards and Honors
Appeared in 1996 Olympics, doing speed bag demonstrations and seminars for security forces during the games. Invited to tour and demonstrate speed bag throughout China. Most major Boxing companies carry this program as THE source for speed bag training.

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