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Author : Haislet Edwin L.
Title : Boxing
Year : 1940

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Preface. This book is the outgrowth of sixteen years' close association with boxing. It is the answer to the evident need for n book which would present simply, concisely, and graphically the technique of boxing. Boxing in mainly in the field of motor learning, which means habit formation and the development of skill. It is important then that each skill receives the proper emphasis at the right time. incorrect method, together with improper teaching sequence, especially when hierarchies of skill must be developed, definitely limit the possibilities of learning. The axiomatization of skill: and element: of skills in their proper sequence is absolutely essential to the greatest ultimate development. The problem in boxing is not only which skills and techniques to learn, but when and how to learn them. Literature in the field at the present time seemingly ignores this problem. In any feild where continued development rests upon the mastery of each element in its correct place, the learning sequence is all important, Great skill in boxing can result only through mastery of each technique in its proper place. There is a proper learning sequence in boxing which, if followed, allows a natural development tn result. Ignore it and the development of skill is definitely limited. The learning sequence herein presented is the result of experiment and experience. It is not perfect and no doubt further experience will bring constructive changes. It is, however, a sequence which seems to bring the quickest results and greatest skill with a minimum output of time and energy. Followed closely, it enables the student of boxing tn continue as far as is desired, ability and determination being the only limiting factors. Acknowledgment is made to my wife, Mary Margaret, for the technical editing of this book, and to Phil Brain of the University of Minnesota for the phonographs upon which the drawings are based. ...