Yes, being able to gauge distance is absolutely vital in striking. Of course you can't punch your partner in the face when drilling or demonstrating, so we use focus mitts and save the face contact for sparring. You just have to step in a little deeper to reach the face. Thanks for watching!
You do realize you are hitting his hand,not his face?Because his face is not gonna be that close(as his hand).
Yes, being able to gauge distance is absolutely vital in striking. Of course you can't punch your partner in the face when drilling or demonstrating, so we use focus mitts and save the face contact for sparring. You just have to step in a little deeper to reach the face. Thanks for watching!