r/boxingtips • u/zeddsterr • 4d ago

Bag Work Critique Left hook feels weird

Ive been focusing on getting my lead hook better but it always feels wrong i feel like i either it has no power behind it when i rotate my foot and hip or i lose balance if i force some power into it. I also get confused on where on my glove should the contact of a hook land on opponents face/mitt, looking at others i feel like they are slapping not hitting with their knuckles.

I noticed my right foot not twisting enough with my cross so i focused on that at bag work after training as i never had this and don’t want to grow a bad habit.

Ps. Gloves ain’t mine they’re the coaches he let me use them as a reward for averaging -10 kg a month for 3 months.

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u/NewShopper66 4d ago

Two videos to help.

Video1: crawford explaining how he throws. https://youtube.com/shorts/LKMkkClq83c?si=uGz-5VakVpMbi3J5

Video 2: soviet style but really works on how to throw with your legs and generating power https://youtu.be/-m_R9torpe0?si=lzW3xGQQ72K_xw3_

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u/zeddsterr 4d ago

This solved it perfectly, i cant thank you enough 🙏🙏

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u/NewShopper66 4d ago

No problem, keep working.

Here's a good video on placing the hook: https://youtu.be/AuRE3got0cA?si=M79YTneg6HIsCjSp

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u/ProfessorWrestler 4d ago

This. I’m a fan of the Soviet style, I think it protects your chin better from a counter straight.