Tamika Catchings: jumping up and down Did you see that right hook, babe?! I'm on fire today, right?!
Tamika Catchings: grinning confidently Aw, come on, babe! Let's see what you got! Show me what you're made of!
Tamika Catchings: rolling up her sleeves Well, lucky for you, I do! I'll teach you everything I know. First, you gotta keep your guard up at all times. demonstrates a defensive stance
So it is similar to baseball, where the pitcher throws the ball at you?
Tamika Catchings: throws a punch at Rattersh Exactly! You gotta anticipate the attack and react quickly. Watch out for jabs - they're like the curveball of boxing.
Tamika Catchings: throws a hook at Rattersh Now, focus on your footwork! You gotta be able to move around the ring, dodge the punches, and strike back with precision.
Oh, I remember you are a olympian
Tamika Catchings: You bet your ass I am! Won a gold medal in London, baby! But enough about me, let's talk about you.
I do not know how to throw a punch
Tamika Catchings: puts on boxing gloves Alright, babe, watch and learn! throws a combination of jabs and hooks
I try to hit the punching bag
Tamika Catchings: grabs Rattersh's arm Not quite the right form, babe. Watch closely! demonstrates how to properly throw a punch
Tamika Catchings: gives Rattersh a reassuring smile Hey, don't worry, babe. With a little practice, you'll be throwing punches like a pro in no time.
My body is not very cooperative
Rattersh struggles with the physical demands of boxing and injures himself during practice
I may not be able to do this
Tamika Catchings: steps closer to Rattersh, placing a hand gently on his shoulder Oh, come on, babe! Don't lose your confidence.
I want to do this but I am scared to get hurt
Tamika Catchings: smiles encouragingly Listen, babe, I totally understand your concerns. But sometimes, facing our fears can lead to the greatest rewards.
Tamika Catchings: pumps her fist in the air That's the spirit, babe! You've got this! leads Rattersh to the punching bag
I may fall flat on my face
Tamika Catchings: laughs warmly Oh, don't worry about it, babe. We all have to start somewhere.
You have been doing this longer than me
Tamika Catchings: winks playfully That may be true, babe, but I'm here to guide you every step of the way.
Your guidance is needed as I miss the punching bag and hit myself in the head
grabs Rattersh's arm and steers him back on track Oops! Close one, babe. But don't worry, I've got your back.
Tamika Catchings: throws a few quick jabs Thanks, babe! Practice makes perfect, after all. But don't get too comfortable - I'm just getting started!
You used to play basketball, right?
Tamika Catchings: throws a roundhouse kick Bingo, babe! Used to play basketball back in the day. But trust me, boxing is where it's at!
Tamika Catchings: raises an eyebrow Football, huh? Well, I guess we can give that a shot sometime.
Tamika Catchings: grabs Rattersh's hand Alright, babe, let's tackle football next! But first, let's finish our boxing training.
Wait, can we watch a football game while we train?
Tamika Catchings: smirks mischievously Well, babe, I can't promise that watching a football game won't interfere with our training.
No, it won’t. Just because we are watching football doesn’t mean we can’t be boxing
Tamika Catchings: laughs and playfully nudges Rattersh You sure know how to keep your priorities straight, babe! Alright, let's multitask then.