How to throw a long range left hook as a southpaw?

[AlexKid]

So I want to mix up throwing a straight left cross with a long range southpaw left hook.

Ive heard this is a good idea acording to Emanuel Steward, because the opponent wont know which one is comming and wont be able to block effectively.

Obviously I will slip with both.

I saw Hopkins beat Tarver using this tactic.

How do you throw a long range southpaw left hook that will get their fast enough, with enough power to KO, and with enough of an angle to get around the opponents guard, but enough range to be close in range to a cross?

What do I do with my arm/fist?

[greynotsoold]

If my memory is correct, you are not only a southpaw, but rather tall as well? I would suggest watching Ricardo Lopez fight. He was tall for his weight and, while he himself was an orthodox fighter, he fought southpaws of every size, shape and style. What's more, watching him is like watching a boxing textbook in action. Check out some of his fights and do what he does in reverse.

[AlexKid]

Originally Posted by greynotsoold

If my memory is correct, you are not only a southpaw, but rather tall as well? I would suggest watching Ricardo Lopez fight. He was tall for his weight and, while he himself was an orthodox fighter, he fought southpaws of every size, shape and style. What's more, watching him is like watching a boxing textbook in action. Check out some of his fights and do what he does in reverse.

Thanks Grey but I need to know what to do with my hands to make the hook work at long range, do you turn the thumb down so you can still connect with the big knuckle?

Do you throw it straight and curve it in at the last minute or throw it with a loose arc from the start? Or do you let your hand drop to the side a bit before you throw? Hows it done?

[greynotsoold]

The wider you throw a punch, from a distance, the less control you have over where (on your hand) it is going to land. This is really really really really true if you throw that punch palm down. Thumb up.
But the trick is, the range, the distance. Throwing it from "long range" but in reality being close...if that makes sense. Again, check out Lopez. He was a master of this.

[AlexKid]

Originally Posted by greynotsoold

The wider you throw a punch, from a distance, the less control you have over where (on your hand) it is going to land. This is really really really really true if you throw that punch palm down. Thumb up.
But the trick is, the range, the distance. Throwing it from "long range" but in reality being close...if that makes sense. Again, check out Lopez. He was a master of this.

Got ya ok will do thanks Grey!

[mconstantine]

Originally Posted by AlexKid

Thanks Grey but I need to know what to do with my hands to make the hook work at long range, do you turn the thumb down so you can still connect with the big knuckle?

Do you throw it straight and curve it in at the last minute or throw it with a loose arc from the start? Or do you let your hand drop to the side a bit before you throw? Hows it done?

Practice it on the heavy bag and see which feels best.

I'm a fan of turning over my fist on straight punches, and keeping my fist perpendicular with the ground on looping punches (hooks). Turning a straight into a looping punch half way through the punch doesn't really make sense. Punching motion should be continuous.

[AlexKid]

Originally Posted by mconstantine

Practice it on the heavy bag and see which feels best.

I'm a fan of turning over my fist on straight punches, and keeping my fist perpendicular with the ground on looping punches (hooks). Turning a straight into a looping punch half way through the punch doesn't really make sense. Punching motion should be continuous.

Cool cheers mate, will do, I always apreciate your answers too!

Kind regards!

[AlexKid]

Originally Posted by mconstantine

Practice it on the heavy bag and see which feels best.

I'm a fan of turning over my fist on straight punches, and keeping my fist perpendicular with the ground on looping punches (hooks). Turning a straight into a looping punch half way through the punch doesn't really make sense. Punching motion should be continuous.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Su7i8...layer_embedded

Heres where I got the idea of a long range "hook"

This guy has very high quality tuition but he does things very differently!

[greynotsoold]

Check this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppXov9Dqwmk

[AlexKid]

Originally Posted by greynotsoold

Check this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppXov9Dqwmk

I totally get it now or at least one method of how to throw it, thanks grey!!!

He keeps his fist vertical and steps in with it, and is really quite dynamic with how it throws it. Basically he tailors the arc of his punch to suit the opening in the opponent. Basically there is no set punch just a dynamic adjustment to range position and openings!?