All you need to know about Floor to Ceiling Balls
For those unfamiliar with a Floor to Ceiling ball it is a round leather inflatable ball suspended between the floor and the ceiling by elastic cords. A regular workout including a floor to ceiling ball will give you a great cardiovascular workout, while also toning upper and lower body muscles and improving punching speed, defensive reflexes and overall agility.
The elastic cords that attach the ball to the floor and ceiling is what creates an instant rebound, making quick and precise reflexes essential. The key to using the floor to ceiling ball is to relax and focus throwing punches where the ball will be, not where it is.
Once you get the one-two perfected, start throwing a third technique like a hook or uppercut, allowing the floor to ceiling ball to hit your guard now and then as it begins to move in left and right arcs or up and down depending on your punches. This will help improve defence moves as well as add variety to your workout. Once you can hit the ball with singles you can try one-two jab combos followed quickly with a cross. This will really make the ball fly back at you especially if you are beginning to hit it straight (which should be your aim).
Next, pick up the speed and power of your punches, and move about more, being mindful to maintain a good guard as the ball will rebound back at you with similar increases in speed and power.
How do I set up a Floor to Ceiling Ball?
You have two options. Either you can bolt the equipment into the floor or you can attach the straps to a portable floor weight (20kg minimum needed).
Want to know more about how to set up your Floor to Ceiling Ball? Watch our video below.