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Boxing Basics: How To Throw The Perfect Hook

Hey Everybody,

This Boxing basics tutorial is on how to throw the perfect hook in Boxing and Kickboxing.  Hooks are power punches with incredible knock out power.  We’re going to breakdown every aspect of  the hook so you’ll have perfect form and we’re going to talk about how to develop incredible punching power as well.

Let’s start things off  with a simple lesson on the form for the right hook.  Note how rotating your torso and possessing correct hand position are the key factors behind throwing  a proper hook.

Now, let’s look at the left hook.  The left hook is arguable the most difficult punch to throw in Boxing.  Pay attention once again to the necessary shoulder and hip rotation and the specific hand positioning required for a proper hook.

When most people throw hooks, the don’t rotate their heels; and thus, they do not transfer their weight.

With Boxing basics, you need to understand how heel rotation and weight transfer enhance power development and aid in facilitating hip rotation – a necessary component in power generation for the hook.

The weight transfer is a mere 10% of your weight onto the opposite leg.  If you are throwing a left hook, and presuming you are starting with a balanced stance where 50 % of our weight is on your left foot and 50% of your weight is on your right foot, lean 10% of your weight onto your right leg.  So then, 40 % of your total weight is on your left foot and 60 % of your total weight is on your right foot.

The weight transfer allows the rotation of your heel; thus, making hip and shoulder rotation possible.

When you cover up for hooks, it’s important to open your hands up and place your palms against your temples.  If you make a fist, you will wind up getting your own knuckles pounded into your temples as your opponent hits you.

As well, by opening up your hands, your fingers will make an extension to your shield.  Your forearms are your shields when you spar.

When many people launch hooks, they are familiar with covering their head with their other hand in case their training partner launches a counter hook.

But, many people fail to cover up their rib cage as well.

You need to connect your elbow to your hip and your hand to your temple and cover up the entire one side of your body as you launch a hook.  You want to cover up the entire side, not just the head, not just the body – people typically only do one or the other.

Hunch your back, slouch, crunch over so your elbow reaches your hip as your hand stays on your head. Give him as few options to counter attack as possible.

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