Video: How to Throw a Lead Hook | 4 Variations of Lead Hook by Tony Jeffries. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The lead hook comes from the hips and lead foot pivot. Done right it's short, compact and powerful.
3 key details
- Pivot the lead foot and turn the hip.
- Elbow at shoulder height, arm bent 90 degrees.
- Rear hand stays home protecting your chin.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Hip rotation shadow
- 2:00Slow hooks
- 2:00Bag hooks, single
- 3:00Jab-hook combos on bag
- 1:00Shoulder stretch
Safety
Wrap hands and wear gloves on the bag.
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.
