Long range uppercuts should you thro them like a long range hook or more like a cross

[OMGWTF]

Does a long range uppercut unravel like a cross or does the elbow stay locked in position from start to finish?

If the punch started with the elbow in the final position you could not generate power and would be compromising defense horribly.

true that's a good point but does it become locked at the elbow once it reaches the desired arm position?

[greynotsoold]

Ought not be throwing long range uppercuts.

[OMGWTF]

Ought not be throwing long range uppercuts.

Just want to learn the full arsenal it doesn't mean im going to use it much I find pleasure in the learning process.

Hows it done?

[jms]

Ought not be throwing long range uppercuts.

When I have a reach advantage and I get someone ducking off to their right I like to use a long uppercut. But I throw it like an upside down straight right. It's very tough to see, and goes mostly out but slightly up. It's a really effective punch.

[donnydarkoIRL]

Does a long range uppercut unravel like a cross or does the elbow stay locked in position from start to finish?

If the punch started with the elbow in the final position you could not generate power and would be compromising defense horribly.

true that's a good point but does it become locked at the elbow once it reaches the desired arm position?

Interesting that you have two threads with a common theme.

Hooks are thrown uniformly, regardless of range. The elbow adjusts to direct the punch.
Uppercuts also rely on the angle at the elbow to deliver the fist upward.
You adjust the angle to suit the situation and therefore the elbow does not lock.

[Andre]

I think the longest one you'd ever want to throw if ever, would be if you ducked down and slipped under their led arm to their outside and you threw your trailing arm up in between their arms.You'd be wide open and over committed trying one from distance any other way.