How to best throw a left hook to the body?

[JazMerkin]

Hey, I've always had trouble throwing a decent left hook to the body, whenever I do it I just feel like I've got no power in the shot. I feel this very slightly with shots to head, but I've visibly seen those shots hurt people, but much more so when I go to the body.

What advice can you give on how best to throw the shot, the angle of my body, how to cover up best whilst doing it etc etc?

Thanks

[Howlin Mad Missy]

well without seeing what you are doing it's pretty hard to see if there's anything technical that needs tweaking or if you just think what you're doing is weak.

I assume you're orthodox?

From your regular stance step out slightly across & forward with your left foot. This should give you room to throw your hook and move you round the guys lead arm and/or rear elbow.

Try throwing it at an angle, not a flat across hook and not an uppercut. Think of sending that punch up under his rib cage and not across his belly.
Your whole body twists with it.
I find I can generate more power by throwing shovel hooks than flat hooks and find them easier to land for some reason.

[JazMerkin]

well without seeing what you are doing it's pretty hard to see if there's anything technical that needs tweaking or if you just think what you're doing is weak.

I assume you're orthodox?

From your regular stance step out slightly across & forward with your left foot. This should give you room to throw your hook and move you round the guys lead arm and/or rear elbow.

Try throwing it at an angle, not a flat across hook and not an uppercut. Think of sending that punch up under his rib cage and not across his belly.
Your whole body twists with it.
I find I can generate more power by throwing shovel hooks than flat hooks and find them easier to land for some reason.

Yeah, I am orthodox. I'll try what you've said about moving my feet. I think too often I just throw the hook with my feet the same as if I was throwing a jab or hook to the head. I'll give it a go next time. Would rep ya Missy but I have some spreading to do apparently

[AdamGB]

Like Missy said it's hard to know what you're doing wrong but if I had to guess I'd so it's probably to do with where you're throwing from.

Try taking a step to the left. You need to be in a different position than you would to throw a right hook.

[southpawed]

hmm.. are you pivoting on the ball of your front foot? keeping yoru arm bent? twisting your hips and shoulders? and most importantly changing levels so you can really lift up the shovel hook.

[Tilt A Whirl]

Your not cocking your hip,but Im betting you are cocking your hand past your center of balance