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WARNING: Boxing is a dangerous sport. It can cause harm, serious injury and even death to either you or your opponent. I, Justin Salvato, will not be responsible if you, your training partner or anyone else around you get hurt doing any of the exercises, activities, and/or drills displayed on this website. And if you choose to participate in a sparring session, please do so in a gym under the supervision of a professional trainer.
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The Hook |
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The Hook...
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 The hook is another power punch. Like the cross, it uses a lot of pivoting to generate power. You'll see the hook thrown many different ways, sometimes with a horizontal fist, vertical fist, wide, short, to the body, and so on.
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Proper execution of the hook starts at the feet. Pivot the ball of your lead foot (as if you were putting out a cigarette), your knee, hip, shoulder and arm at the same time. In other words, they turn into the punch at the same time. Your punching arm should be held at a 90 degree angle, that is, your forearm should be at a 90 degree angle from your bicep. Your punching arm should be parallel to the ground. And your fist should be held vertical. Remember to keep your rear hand on your face for protection.
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To throw the hook with a horizontal fist, perform the technique above but put a corkscrew motion into the punch. If you are unsure what the corkscrew motion is, refer to The Jab.
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When throwing a hook to your opponent's body, be sure to bend your knees slightly. Do not lean forward at the waist! If you do, you will expose yourself and make it difficult for yourself to retreat if your opponent tries to counter.
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