Left Hook. Boxing

Setup

1. 01Stand in an orthodox boxing stance with the left foot forward.
2. 02Keep both hands up at cheek height with elbows tucked.
3. 03Soften the knees and distribute weight evenly.
4. 04Keep the chin down behind the lead shoulder.

Execution

1. 01Pivot the left foot and rotate the hips sharply to the right.
2. 02Whip the left arm around at shoulder height with the elbow bent near 90 degrees.
3. 03Let the fist travel in a tight horizontal arc through the target line.
4. 04Snap the arm back to guard and reset the stance.

Checkpoints

• -Power comes from the foot pivot and hip turn, not the arm alone.
• -The elbow stays bent and level with the fist through the arc.
• -The right hand stays up guarding the chin.
• -Balance is kept over both feet after the punch.

Common mistakes

• -Winding up and telegraphing the punch.
• -Dropping the punching hand before or after the hook.
• -Swinging with a straight arm like a wide slap.
• -Rotating the shoulders without pivoting the lead foot.