How to throw the Left Hook properly to prevent Injury

[nikola_ganchev]

Do you work on a desk and do you make alot of bench/biceps exercises? Do you have internal rotation of the hands at rest? This type of pinching can be result of weak scapula retractors...

[cocobeware]

Thanks guys i'm begining to think that it was down to being a little bit out of shape and throwing with the arm and not getting the legs and hips ect moving first.

I will work on it some more however i came across this video and thought it was quite a good explanation of the mechanics of the left hook what you guys think ?

[cocobeware]

This is also quite interesting although im not quite sure what the purpose of the towel is?

[donnydarkoIRL]

This is also quite interesting although im not quite sure what the purpose of the towel is?

If this guy misses he's in a lot of trouble.

[greynotsoold]

Both videos, if followed, would make it pretty hard to hit somebody with a hook, telegraphing it like that. In my estimation, you want to get your weight turned in front of the punch. The way the first guy is throwing it, there is less whip and more shove.

[cocobeware]

Would anyone consider posting their own version of a left hook tutorial video ?

[Peter Som]

This is the man to which I've learned everything about boxing from the start. He's extremely concise and thorough. He's also Britain's own! His name is Fran Sands, I've had the distinct pleasure of speaking to him personally, great great man, couldn't be a better example of a humble and helpful coach.

He has three videos on the left hook: Short, mid, and long ranged. All very helpful, here's the short ranged left hook to start you off.