Sparring a hooker

[donnydarkoIRL]

It might be a foul but it doesn't LOOK like a foul which is why you're able to land it....I don't aim for the kidneys or anything because that would be wrong but right above or slightly behind the hip bone. If you're afraid of fouling just hit them on the arm or right under the arm

They also have a tough time seeing the left hook coming if you distract them with the right cross.

Thats a nice strategy in free sparring or pro-style fights, but when I'm in the amateur ring all eye's are on your hands and it's easiuly noticed, I've got my fair share of warnings for it to be honest.

[Bomp]

It's a bit of a bum deal that really, while kidney punching is rightly deemed illegal, it shouldn't be deemed your fault if your opponent presents them in your natural hooking line, it's not as if you're looping them searching for the illegal contact.

[donnydarkoIRL]

I guess it's just one more natural advantage enjoyed by the Southpaw.
A fighter who's got a looping right hok of his own will manage a citeoig easily enough.
The thing is the right hook isn't taught and for good reason.