How To Throw a Hook in Boxing
- October 30, 2008
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A hook is one of the most difficult punches to execute correctly, but it’s hard to defend and can land a devastating blow.
You Will Need
- Boxing gloves
Boxing is an inherently dangerous sport and should only be attempted with the proper training and supervision. Consult a doctor before beginning any exercise program.
Step 1: Take your stance
Start in your boxer’s stance with your lead leg forward, your lead hand protecting your face, and your weight on your back foot. Your non-lead hand should be in striking position.
Step 2: Bring your arm up
Bring your lead arm up, so that your elbow is shoulder-height and your arm is nearly parallel to the floor.
Step 3: Twist your body
Twist your body, swiveling your back foot inward on the ball of the foot as your hips and shoulder rotate. It is a powerful, quick turn while you swing around your arm and fist.
Your palm will be facing downward when striking close targets and slightly turned in for those farther away.
Step 4: Land the punch
Land the punch on your opponent’s cheek or chin, keeping your eyes on him at all times.
Step 5: Follow through
Follow through by punching through his head as if to reach a target just past where the punch has landed.
Step 6: Finish up
Finish the punch by bending your fist in toward your chest with your elbow pointing at your opponent. This helps to protect your head from an opponent’s counter.
A hook is good punch to throw after a jab, which has pushed your opponent back.
Step 7: Prepare to defend
Immediately get back into your boxer’s stance and prepare to defend yourself. A punch is likely on its way.
Smokin’ Joe Frazier had the most famous and powerful left hook in the sport.
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