Hook

[Orcrist]

Hi everybody, i have been to 4 MT classes so far. I've been having problems getting the right technique for my hook punch. Can anybody point me to a website or something where i can get some detailed descriptions and illustrations on the hook.

[glockmeister]

Why not ask your coach?

[Orcrist]

i do work on it with him but i'm worried that at home when i practice i'm doing it all wrong.

[Mischievousjoe]

try this page, it's for boxing, but the mechanics are the same.

http://seaford.abc.users.btopenworld.com/contents.htm

[Orcrist]

thks for the website

[bushido_man96]

try this page, it's for boxing, but the mechanics are the same.

http://seaford.abc.users.btopenworld.com/contents.htm

That is a nice website. Thanks, man.

[elbows_and_knees]

that site explains it pretty well. It doesn't mention the angle of the arm though - a proper hook is traditionally very close range. The arm should have approx. a 90 degree bend in it.

they did touch on the fact that the fist can be horizontal or vertical, but no detail. The vertical fist is more structurally correct and prevents "boxer's break", which a broken pinky - a common injury when you throw the hook with a horizontal fist.

[RicksonFan]

Concentrate on your hips. That's what I did to get it right.

[elbows_and_knees]

and relax. a lot of newbies tend to try to tense up and muscle the hook. You won't get it that way.

[legkicker]

I know a guy that's far from a newbie that still muscles his hook. I think a lot of it has to do with his physique, he's also a body builder. He's had to get surgery twice on his bicep because of how he throws his hook.

IMO, this is the hardest punch to do correct so don't get frustrated just keep working on your technique.