punching with pinky up

[leftright]

Hi theyre was recently at a course where we were told to turn the jab and the right hand all the way over so that the pinky is up and the thumb down,found this strange do u agree with this ?

[Trainer Monkey]

Hi theyre was recently at a course where we were told to turn the jab and the right hand all the way over so that the pinky is up and the thumb down,found this strange do u agree with this ?

They're exageratting a little to teach you to snap your punches over

[wesrman]

Welcome.

[Von Milash]

i've heard of this, called a corkscrew, designed to open a cut by twisting. as monkey said, also helps snap. (a bit I suppose). trouble is, it's conducive to bringing your elbow up early, telegraphing your punch. you'll also tend to hit with the back of the hand. ie, pure garbage.

whoever taught you this should stick to teaching kids self esteem through his McKarate. the word "course" is all we need to hear to know what way the wind is blowing.

it's a f'in joke. run for the hills. or a legit boxing gym where they know what they're talking about, unlike this asshole who's got a black belt despite never being so much as punched in the face.

[Trainer Monkey]

i've heard of this, called a corkscrew, designed to open a cut by twisting. as monkey said, also helps snap. (a bit I suppose). trouble is, it's conducive to bringing your elbow up early, telegraphing your punch. you'll also tend to hit with the back of the hand. ie, pure garbage.

whoever taught you this should stick to teaching kids self esteem through his McKarate. the word "course" is all we need to hear to know what way the wind is blowing.

it's a f'in joke. run for the hills. or a legit boxing gym where they know what they're talking about, unlike this asshole who's got a black belt despite never being so much as punched in the face.

Like I said theyre exageratting
If you really want to cut a guy up using the corkscrew,wait until after you make contact,then twist
Better yet skiff the jab off the outside part of the eyebrow,you want to come in with a body hook or uppercut with your other hand,because to really tear the eye up you have to skiff it and drag it,so it cuts,so your a little out of position,so you want to buy yourself the time to reset

[leftright]

no seriously guys I have been involved in boxing for 30 years this was a national coach that spent a whole weekend teaching a jab and a straight right to be thrown turning all the way over so the pinky is up and thumb down like a corkscrew but every time you throw it. Walked away doubting this surely A it would hurt ur elbow B it wont have as much power but he is a national coach I no its shite but just wondered if any of u guys would do this.

[Youngblood]

I don't rule anything out as shit, until I know for sure and or have tried it myself. lol It does sound kinda tea cup drinking talk....but also, getting snap is in turning it over, as well as balance and proper form. Maybe there is something there. I do know that since I started working on shortening my hooks, it has improved my ability to snap and increased their effectiveness and power.

[Trainer Monkey]

no seriously guys I have been involved in boxing for 30 years this was a national coach that spent a whole weekend teaching a jab and a straight right to be thrown turning all the way over so the pinky is up and thumb down like a corkscrew but every time you throw it. Walked away doubting this surely A it would hurt ur elbow B it wont have as much power but he is a national coach I no its shite but just wondered if any of u guys would do this.

You hyper extend that elbow trying that shot,say good night to your jab,and your left cross and hook as well
And thats a good way to do it

[Von Milash]

i've heard of this, called a corkscrew, designed to open a cut by twisting. as monkey said, also helps snap. (a bit I suppose). trouble is, it's conducive to bringing your elbow up early, telegraphing your punch. you'll also tend to hit with the back of the hand. ie, pure garbage.

whoever taught you this should stick to teaching kids self esteem through his McKarate. the word "course" is all we need to hear to know what way the wind is blowing.

it's a f'in joke. run for the hills. or a legit boxing gym where they know what they're talking about, unlike this asshole who's got a black belt despite never being so much as punched in the face.

Like I said theyre exageratting
If you really want to cut a guy up using the corkscrew,wait until after you make contact,then twist
Better yet skiff the jab off the outside part of the eyebrow,you want to come in with a body hook or uppercut with your other hand,because to really tear the eye up you have to skiff it and drag it,so it cuts,so your a little out of position,so you want to buy yourself the time to reset

I know, and I know you know. But still, for a national coach to be advocating this, even if intended to develop a good habit, will only lead to bad. It's something a seasoned fighter should do at opportune times, as you've alluded to.

Basics will always be basics.