Right hook/overhand/cross/straight

[cocobeware]

I hear what your saying about the rear handed hook,I have noticed that too.It seems to be more common with American boxing,I guess probably because it's always been considered a bit of a no no by some.

I hear the term right hook used quite commonly in the uk however at least in amature boxing.

I always thought looping right hand was just another name for an overhand right and short right hand i'm not too sure about other than it's up close and you pop the elbow somewhat.

[cocobeware]

But I'm gonna take greynotsoold advice said keep it simple.. It's can either go..
Straight down the middle(straight right hand)
Over the top (overhand)
Round the side (Hook)
From underneath (uppercut) in the right situation the first 3 can be classed as a cross counter(old school) But a lot of people use cross as another name for a straight(new school).

I think I was allowing myself to become bamboozled with different terms.

[cocobeware]

Also I have learned that the cross usually involves a slip to the inside of youre opponents jab.

This was the key thing that has helped me to understand the difference between the right cross and straight right.

Plus I have noticed that by taking a little step forward/left with my front foot when I slip inside, This will essentialy turn the punch into a right hook.