Boxing gloves
Padded gloves worn to cover the hands when punching in boxing and striking sports.
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Overview
Boxing gloves are padded gloves that enclose the hand and wrist, worn when punching in boxing and other striking sports. The padding spreads the force of a punch across a larger, cushioned surface.
Gloves come in different weights and styles for training, bag work and competition, and are usually worn over hand wraps that support the wrist and knuckles.
Good to know
- Padding cushions and spreads the force of a punch.
- Usually worn over supportive hand wraps.
- Weights and styles vary for training and competition.
Where it’s used
Sports that use boxing gloves:
Boxing
A striking combat sport built on footwork, timing and conditioning, practised from fitness drills to controlled sparring.
Kickboxing
A striking combat sport that combines punches and kicks, popular for fitness, focus and a full-body workout.
Muay Thai
A striking combat sport using fists, elbows, knees and shins, often trained for fitness and skill.
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Rules
- Foot faultA serving fault called when the server's foot touches the baseline or court before striking the ball.
- Out of boundsThe rule that a ball or player leaving the marked playing area is out of play and possession is decided at the boundary.
- Double dribbleA basketball violation for dribbling with two hands at once, or for dribbling again after picking up the ball.
- False startA rule breach in a race when a competitor begins to move before the starting signal is given.
- Yellow and red cardsThe disciplinary cards a football referee shows to caution or send off a player for misconduct.
Lifestyle
Recovery
- Listening to your bodyListening to your body means paying attention to everyday signs like energy, sleep and soreness to guide how much you do.
- Easy daysEasy days are deliberately gentle training days that keep the effort low so harder sessions can stay hard.
- SleepRegular, good-quality sleep is the foundation of everyday recovery for anyone who trains or plays sport.
- Staying hydratedStaying hydrated is the simple everyday habit of drinking water regularly so you feel comfortable and ready to be active.
- Rest daysRest days are planned days off from training that give the body and mind time to recover between harder sessions.
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