On a very rare occasion I might duck a hook if someone keeps throwing the same hook combo. Then I'm just betting on them being repetitive - which I know can be dangerous. Otherwise I just step back out of range which can be frustrating since I'm short.

I'd like to be able to duck hooks more often and more quickly and I've been told that most people will signal somehow when they are about to throw a hook. I can sort of predict when a right cross (cocking the hand back) or a jab (sort of twitchy) is on it's way but I can never predict hooks.

So my Q is what's the most common give away(s) of an opponent throwing a hook? What's the best way to train yourself to duck them?