Video: The Correct Way To Throw HOOKS in BOXING | Thumb Up or Thumb In by Tony Jeffries. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
A good hook comes from the floor: foot pivot, hip turn, then arm. Bag work lets you feel that chain and build power safely.
3 key details
- Keep the elbow roughly level with the fist.
- Pivot the lead foot as your hips turn.
- Stay compact: the hook is short, not wide.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Shadow hooks, form only
- 2:00Lead hook on bag
- 2:00Rear hook on bag
- 3:00Jab-cross-hook combos
- 1:00Shake out and stretch
Safety
Wrap your hands and wear bag gloves. Stop if your wrist bends on impact.
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.
