Technical Differences Between Hook And Roundhouse?

[4truth]

Note: probably you should have started this thread in Training and Nutrition not Boxing History.

[JAB5239]

Get over there and do everyone a favor, punk.

Why would a little friendly advice illicit this kind of response. You're an angry elf, aren't you?

[Slugfester]

Why would a little friendly advice illicit this kind of response. You're an angry elf, aren't you?

I don't see that in here. What'd you do lift it from another thread?

[them_apples]

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

oldschool

[Dr. Z]

Roundhouse 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.

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.

[JAB5239]

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.

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.

[GhostofDempsey]

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.

[Dr. Z]

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.

True. But some guys are naturally gifted and strong with this not recommended punch. It is an un-expected punch too. If you have low level skills but a powerful roundhouse and a good chin, I say let the fighter use it and do not take the punch out of his arsenal if it's his most powerful or 2nd most powerful punch. The faster the better as all punches are. It really depends on a man's style. Up close bawler types I think are best for the round house.