Note: probably you should have started this thread in Training and Nutrition not Boxing History.
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Technical Differences Between Hook And Roundhouse?
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Easiest way to throw a nasty left hook is to slam an invisible door. Practice by slamming a real door.
Throw a right cross without any intent to land, and slam the door on his head with the left when he tries to counter the false right with his own right hand. = KO
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Originally posted by JAB5239 View PostRoundhouse is a punch you're taught not to throw unless you're on the inside. Otherwise you're open for an easy jab, or worse a left hook the is closer and more times than not land first. I absolutely hate hitting pads with someone new and they call this punch out. It's nothing I would ever use from the outside whether in the ring, cage or street.JAB5239 likes this.
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Originally posted by Dr. Z View Post
Thanks Jab, I pretty much agree. Unless a fighter has a powerful round house ( some fighters have power in certain punches ) its a no-no type of punch that should seldom be used. Generally not be thrown. Like you said your open to a jab or hook. and the punch recovery rate if you miss with it is longer. They don't teach rabbit punches or hammer blows either but if a fighter is low and ducking it can work.Dr. Z likes this.
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A roundhouse is more of an arm punch, and not recommended. It's a looping punch meant to get around the guard but also leaves you wide open. A hook is thrown short and sweet off the shoulder, hip and ball of the left foot if you're a right handed fighter. It is the punch that requires the most practice to perfect IMO. When I trained fighters it was the hook they had the most trouble getting right. Also, if you are throwing a hook in close as you should be, your palm will be facing downward towards the floor. The further you are from your opponent you would turn your wrist in such a manner your palm would be perpendicular to the floor.JAB5239 likes this.
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Originally posted by JAB5239 View Post
Some guys can get away with it. Guys like Roy Jones Jr with crazy reflexes. But as a general rule it's a no no. On the inside and to the body is much safer, though always have risks. Every punch has a counter punch.
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