3 Drills for the Lead Hook

[@RTC1655]

The left hook takes 15 minutes to learn but a lifetime to master.

[@elhad9453]

❤️

[@1scapez144]

Amen

[@tonya1425]

Depends on your style, and how you can naturally whip the punch, but yea for most people it can take some time

[@D_Money_Mane]

Facts!

[@mukund1468]

So true

[@MixedMartialHelp]

In music a good hook catches your targets ear, in boxing it can be the same!

[@brianwarner308]

damn!! that is money!!

[@jstos3675]

How much money is it??

[@MixedMartialHelp]

About tree fiddy!

[@EBMproductions1]

yup recently rocked my sparring partner due to landing on the ear i didnt even throw hard it just landed so clean buckled his legs and we stopped scary thing is he is 6.1" 185 pounds and im 5.4" 145 pounds so how hard would it land with force on an opponent 5.5" & 145-155 pounds

[@bigmember5908]

I prefer the chin but if they fall over I am good with it

[@kernel1kadafi]

Best boxing channel period!!!!

[@XxkillerxX10]

@Vladimir Vladikov ? What weight are you BUM, and are you in Washington or Philly?

[@djstreak]

Agreed!

[@therealistnigga4158]

Kadafi yaki naww Shane has the best boxing Chanel

[@jonathanroche732]

The left hook is my favorite punch. Thanks

[@davidanthony4960]

Jonathan Roche ive been boxing for 1 year now.. what do u think of my left hook technique.. im 200lbs by the way... kzbin.info/www/bejne/onLJemB6grtlaZI

[@kiidchris9521]

Mine is my right uppercut

[@moosajaffar538]

Mine is the lead hook as well but with the right bcz I’m southpaw

[@flukeykilla0812]

Great stuff!!! Ive been struggling with my lead hook. Explaining how to relax before you send it through makes perfect sense!!

[@yeagerconsulting9217]

You're a gifted teacher. Love your work. Thank for you this!

[@itpugil]

"Bring the hands to them." that's an awesome quote!

[@manikdj123]

Loved using the lead hook back when I was fighting. It’s a difficult punch to close distance with but it catches people out because they’re not expecting a punch from that angle.

[@314Poppie]

manikdj123 i love smacking southpaws with it!

[@soytupappa]

@@314Poppie i like smacking orthodox fighters with it.

[@ryaanasif5446]

manikdj123 See Rocky Marciano left hook and how he cover distance

[@akshayazariah]

@@soytupappa The southpaw right hook is more effective IMO. Southpaws are more experienced against orthodox fighters and their left hook; I can confirm on that.

[@gordoncashwell325]

Thanks for the training. As a southpaw I have attempted this and have never been good at it. As a matter of fact, last time I was sparring I ruptured my bicep tendon throwing a lead hook that missed and it has been 4 months of surgery and recovery. I am finally back at it full swing but realized I need to work on this lead hook. Honestly, I don't think it will ever be a strong part of my arsenal, but I hope so. At least you gave me something to go on.

[@bigguccisouljamike191]

3:55 wow I didn’t realize this. Very helpful thank you coach I will adjust

[@styleyK]

Thank you for the advice JT, and thank you for the free program. Blessings all the way from the UK.

[@turkishgetup3924]

I like the slow motion drill. It really makes me think about form. I like to hold my right arm out like I've just thrown a cross so that my left shoulder is in position before I throw the slow motion 3.

[@keelobrown4991]

Slow motion drills on every punch is what made my technique near perfect extremely quickly.

[@rowhill59]

Still nursing the left shoulder ( torn rotater again). My favorite punch off the jab. Canelo uses this style, jab, lead hook. Lead hook, jab....Thanks coach, always informative.

[@gabrielksanchez]

Tension is the killer. Great vid!

[@LordSteveFinnegan]

Another great video coach. Keep 'em coming. Been watching you for 7 years. Peace from Philly bro

[@MsLiverpoolfc1]

Thanks coach! Learning so much from your channel bro. Peace from the UK 👊

[@deanodog3667]

Love this guys channel !

[@kamyabpk4820]

Sir you are an amazing teacher❤

[@sympat]

What about the fist position regarding the range? The point is, the vertical position of the fist at a long range causes that we hit not with the fist's ankles but with our fingers. This can be very painful or even lead to injury. Therefore, in case of a a punch in a long range, the fist should be twisted. For a medium range punch - about 45 degrees (inside twist) and for a long range even 270 degrees. This increases the strength of the blow and adjusts the position of the whole hand to the anatomical structure of the human being, allowing the impact to occur with the ankles of the fist and not with fingers. Of course, gloves protect the hand, but without them fingers would be broken immediately if there was a strong punch.

[@stthbldt3594]

Wow, this was fantastic! Thank you.

[@Josue-kq5he]

i don t miss you video i was going to joing a gym but with you a learn a lot thanks you the best trainer

[@Lynx33PL]

My right hook is by far my best punch and I can generate a lot of power with it but my lead hook is absolute garbage - which sucks because the left hook is a much more useful punch. It's so bad that I feel like I can jab harder than I can lead hook, which really doesn't seem right. I even started to include more southpaw rounds in my training in case I need a powerful lead hook at my disposal. I hope it's simply a matter of putting in more reps and I'm glad you made a video on the subject. I'll try doubling and trippling up on my hooks during shadowboxing and heavy bag rounds.

[@PrecisionBoxing]

I was the exact same as you

[@brunomiercastedo3843]

Try fighting southpaw. Your straight left might be better than your right hand too

[@Lynx33PL]

I don't think I can make southpaw work as my default fighting stance. My lead hook improves by leaps and bounds when I switch but my jab gets significantly worse. My jab in orthodox stance is much better and I think I'd rather settle for poor lead hook and solid jab than swap it for good lead hook and poor jab. Still, I try to train my southpaw stance on regular basis because I can imagine situations where good lead hook might be more important than good jab.

[@Bumiround]

Same. 2 years passed, u have new tips to improve left hook?

[@Lynx33PL]

@@Bumiround My lead hook did improve a lot but I don't have any magic answers. I think what helped the most, was doubling and tripling up on hooks like it was recommended in the video, in combinations with training power hooks to the body. The first drill felt awful for the longest time because my hooks to the head used to be limp and underwhelming but they finally clicked. I've mentioned drilling the power hooks to the body because eventually, I did find it easier to translate the mechanics of a punch to my regular hooks. The main issue with the hooks was that they felt awkward (doing hundreds upon hundreds of reps fixed that) and they lacked power (which was easier to develop training body shots). Hope that helps.

[@gaiusmarcus8]

Thanks a lot. I think you're the smartest online coach.

[@deanodog3667]

Love that T-shirt !!

[@tineyamful]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge in these videos! Tom from T.O.

[@jijinhodelbarrio4178]

Dope stuff as always JT many thanks 🙏

[@zeeunveil1324]

Wow never would've figured that out without a coach, thanks

[@djstreak]

Great Boxing channel and videos!

[@jamesmiles5662]

Best advice and tips I’ve ever seen on lead hook,was lamon Brewster watch video,power is so much difference,but this very helpful video too👍,

[@Kryptdegen]

That was a good video, Crank that left hook. Lamon a good dude

[@JahVii-Don]

This man knows exactly wtf he's talking about saving this video forever

[@CliffordStarks1]

Great tips as always 👍

[@iraniandude2899]

The third tip was really really helpful thank you very much

[@nickyng5620]

Very clear and useful video to me! Thank you!

[@happygeezer1872]

I have a 15 pound aqua bag that is about the size of a large head. Hanging from a bungee cord it provides a lot of different motions and distances, as opposed to a heavy bag. I find this to be perfect for training hooks and uppercuts as the bag swings wildly in unpredictable ways -- up and down, side to side, close and far away. Bang away.

[@mash3an-kwt959]

Beautiful work

[@mikefaumuina3275]

Wearing a long sleeve polo shirt helps to relax the punch into impact too because it holds shoulder and elbow in formation. I liked throwing the hook in the ocean as well it gives you minimal resistance that you can use accelerate into. But having you define it this way makes it understandable on what is needed for the shot.

[@nolitimere724]

nce. good to see some new updates, i haven't been watching your vids for a while, a lot has changed...

[@larrysogdian5923]

So well explained and demonstrated..Thanks Coach

[@fitness_boxing]

Happy to see you coach 🙋

[@rugus722]

Thanks J.T. always on point, good vid👍

[@julioalvarez1805]

Thank you for this video!

[@tomaszpokora7538]

Great as always!

[@Jerry-uc1pn]

This was a great tutorial. Very technically sound

[@bryanwithay1978]

Amazing improved my hook In a day just from these tips I was throwing it right but lifting my shoulder when throwing it bc my right hook feels amazing but my left hook was feeling off so I came to this specific video it improves like crazy

[@havefunwithyouness6689]

Hi. Thank you for everything brooo and big hi from Morocco and . You are good man

[@nicopostigo123]

Great tips, thanks!

[@GABA-Gool]

This is by far the hardest punch to teach other people in person.

[@Mauricio.Ramos75]

Yes, new video, thank you.

[@Rednospunk]

Love your vids man. Greetings from Switzerland.

[@mateomuriel6095]

another golden vid good lookin coach !

[@harbanshsingh8758]

Thanks sir ji very great boxing coch

[@hbsh]

Very important question: Is keeping the shoulder low really good thing? My trainer always tells me to bring up my shoulder while throwing punches to be covered by the shoulder if I miss. The second thing: as I see, You keep the elbow quite low (not parrallel to the ground). Doesnt it make the hook weaker? Im rather eastern european style boxer, but I like Your vids and want to know more about your technique.

[@therandomwizard188]

hbsh its slightly a different technique. But im a boxer too, and ive been taught by many coaches. And the best and correct technique is the one you're describing, keeping the elbow up is crucial for power since its a more solid punch and you could pucnh through your target.

[@beersjay25]

Great video, thanks man!

[@SunsTo7]

Hey coach ,Sorry I called you out like that,My bad, My computer screwed up and I got mouthy. I was wrong and you are professional at what you do. Keep the great videos coming and the fans love you.

[@PrecisionBoxing]

I appreciate it, thx!

[@nickvanee3417]

Very useful! Thanks man 👊🏻

[@hooptie21]

Love the videos bro

[@pledgestone]

Great video!

[@alb6804]

Thank you for the tips!!

[@nikairo6135]

Very nice advices and analysis.. Thank you friend

[@garcia06100]

Great lesson! Just one question: is the purpose of raising the shoulder while throwing the hook for defensive purposes? I was taught to keep my shoulder raised so that I am in a “tighter shell”.

[@PrecisionBoxing]

you don't raise the shoulder, you bring the scapula forward and tuck your chin behind the shoulder. Imagine a cat stretch while standing and only on one side.

[@ivandaniel08]

Great vid, thanks!

[@andrew71888]

Thank You Coach!

[@ienphu6551]

Thanks so much, master

[@TheKazuluka]

Amazing, thank you!

[@enzobodean2599]

Hey there, Jason The free workout plan in no longer available? Thx

[@Organicspit]

Great advice

[@carsonjamesiv2512]

MAN, is GOOD!!

[@rauliuxaa]

How about that shoulder pop, don't you need to pop that shoulder in the end to make punch stronger and protect your chin? or does it always stay in the pocket?

[@a.a.a.s.m3305]

Thanks coach

[@krasserj4k]

Bless you

[@syrgakomuraliev]

I have this hook range problem. Always used to get closer with footwork

[@chucknorris202]

I wont ever say I "mastered" the left hook - who has? certainly not me - but I got proficient with the left hook by basically doing what you said, though this took me about 1 year(where I was focusing on the left hook in my shadow boxing...among all my other punches, AND my roundhouses/kicks, and my knees, and so on, since I do muay thai) to get decent with it, to the point where my coach always says to me and to others(esp to those I spar) that I have a good left hook. To me its all about the rotation and that year I spent focusing on it ingrained the technique o the hook so I can do it in sparring with perfect technique. Though I mostly throw long and medium range hooks. Dont really get much of a chance to use my short range hook, but I do have a decent one - its just that sometimes knees are preferable to hooks at that range. Its a good opening shot though, before you or they initiate the clinch(to begin the knees). I would like to get good with my right hook. I know the principle of it because of the left hook and my other training and I land it, just not as often, and not as clean.

[@MrCharlietoma]

is it wrong to raise your shoulder to protect ur chin when u throw the hook?

[@PrecisionBoxing]

It's not wrong, your hook will just be weaker. It's ok if you intentionally sacrifice power for coverage. But it's better to bring your shoulder in front of your chin and tuck your chin behind it.

[@raiwatsagdeo1752]

Thanks

[@SoOwOoSwaGGa]

Thanks for this my lead hook needs work

[@henrysevern]

Which is best angle to hold your fist? Fist verticals or fist horizontal. I throw mine fist horizontal I notice you have yours vertical.

[@lordiwa]

Thanks man

[@seregasuperman254]

Hello. You've added this video 2 times in Punching Techniques playlist.

[@MujoOfTheMind]

I just started boxing am self teaching myself at the moment. I have a question... do we switch stances when we try hooking to the right?. My right hand is my dominant hand. Am asking that because whenever I try to do a hook with my right hand it feels like am losing balance, but when I do it with my left it’s completely balanced.

[@brianradolfi8785]

Man I like watching these videos

[@timothythomas7445]

Good tips to "hook" me in.

[@buddypas]

Great video as always. Could you do a video on angles if you're an orthodox fighter? It seems that every boxing video on angles applies only to southpaw vs orthodox encounters

[@MK-vx4xy]

Nice teaching

[@ramngaming3011]

This is gold

[@ethancntower8850]

Maybe one of the reasons I struggle with my left hook is I throw it with my thumb up not palm down. But since Im never going to be a competitive boxer, Im much more likely to punch someone without gloves and I don't want to lead with my weakest knuckles and break my hand

[@thecatboss123]

I wanted to know if your video products could take me to a good level for amateur fighting? Just starting and I want to develop clean technique, thanks !

[@muaythaidisciples496]

Are you going to be doing a live stream anytime soon

[@user.mario.lawrence]

Good video..great tip..

[@arikantola2815]

New tattoo on your left hand? When I throw my long side hook my elbow is going up and the wrist in quite parallel to the ground so the bones can hit harder. I am doing the opposite when I throw the near or the medium hook. What do you think about that?

[@ronaldson57]

Great video when attacking you allway open for a counter right so how many punches should I throw in a combo should I throw long combo or short

[@jorgehernandez3737]

Hey JT. Another nice video. No more Saturday live workouts?

[@PrecisionBoxing]

Thank you! Yes I needed a break for summer. Family obligations

[@cabilgibbs]

Thx!

[@ffnovice7]

Coach have you read Jack Slack's work? I'm wondering how to fire off the left hook over or inside of the opponent's right straight or hook.

[@ffnovice7]

Nvm found it kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYTXnWOvarKseq8

[@ffnovice7]

Now I'm wondering how to hit a lead hook against open guard

[@d.b.cooper3478]

He is throwing his hook with a vertical fist that's only for long range u have to turn the fist to be horizontal with the close range lead hook

[@honestlee9921]

Coach did you make this video so you can show off your tattoo on your left arm??

[@deanodog3667]

Feint with the jab , check hook , step off to your left if your orthodox - boom !!

[@timm285]

JT, do you rotate your front foot when throwing the hook?

[@PrecisionBoxing]

Needed a break, rotate it only when it's full in power shot

[@adonusbeal8686]

fucking brilliant, you can do this with all your punches!

[@turqazo]

What aaaaa genius!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@olcatgaming859]

Can i use resistance band in the first drill?