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Lead Body Hook

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Video: *Secret* Tips For Throwing A Perfect Hook To The Body by Tony Jeffries. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.

Technique recap

The lead hook to the liver is a fight-ending shot. Drop the level, dig in under the elbow.

3 key details

  • Bend the knees to drop level.
  • Dig the fist up under the ribs.
  • Rear hand protects the chin.

Your 10-minute home drill

  1. 2:00Level drops
  2. 2:00Shadow body hooks
  3. 3:00Bag body hooks
  4. 2:00Head-body combos
  5. 1:00Stretch
Safety

Gloves and wraps on.

Instructor disclaimer

Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.

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