the left hook

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  1. HMSTempleGarden

    HMSTempleGarden Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    need a bit of advice as I'm have a slight issue when I throw my left hook.

    I box in a orthodox stance and broke my wrist when I was 13. My trainer wants me to do it with my palm facing down, but sometimes I end up, I think, throwing it with the palm facing me. I think it must be a mental thing in a way to protect my wrist because it hurts slightly when I do land it correctly.

    yesterday I put on a wrist wrap and then my hand wraps, seemed better but there was still that element there.

    Also worried that I may end up pulling the shot.
     
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  2. KillSomething

    KillSomething Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    throw it however the **** you want and tell your trainer if he don't like it he can pretty much blow you :)
     
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  3. brown bomber

    brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    Technically your prob less likely to hurt the wrist in the palm downward position as the elbow and wrist are in line. I throw palm in.
     
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  4. BladeJrs

    BladeJrs N/A Full Member

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    You didn't actually ask anything so what exactly are you looking for advice on?
    How you should throw it? If you should wear wrist wraps? Somethin else?
     
    BladeJrs, Feb 12, 2011
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  5. HMSTempleGarden

    HMSTempleGarden Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    well to help put strength in it, or throw it in a way that doesn't hurt.
     
    HMSTempleGarden, Feb 13, 2011
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  6. Bogotazo

    Bogotazo Amateur Full Member

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    Try repeating it over and over correctly with the proper wrap without fear. If it hurts too much to throw it that way, tell your coach you prefer the other way because of your injury.
     
    Bogotazo, Feb 13, 2011
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  7. DeadlyOverhand

    DeadlyOverhand Active Member Full Member

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    palm down i was always told to throw in with my palm facing me
     
    DeadlyOverhand, Feb 15, 2011
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  8. muchomacca

    muchomacca Member Full Member

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    I heard somewhere your bones grow back stronger, so I shudnt worry about breaking itnagain, I broke mine about 7 years ago been boxing for 6 years throwing palm down and had no problem.
     
    muchomacca, Feb 19, 2011
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  9. viru§™

    viru§™ Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Wow. Nice advice.

    Throw the punch how you feel comfortable, there's no real difference in power, speed etc between palm facing you and palm down.
     
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  10. muchomacca

    muchomacca Member Full Member

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    Noo I didn't mean like, u can stick it under a moving truck and it'll be fine lol, I meant don't worry about it being weak as long as youve given it sufficient healing time which I'm sure he had if he's in the gym training.
     
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  11. Manassa

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    I hate palm down. Did Joe Frazier use 'palm down?' No. Nor did many other great left hookers. There is a place for that technique but it'll come naturally as you get used to dealing with different angles. For the most part, 'palm facing you' flows much, much easier.
     
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  12. KillSomething

    KillSomething Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6e4WpaXV7k[/ame]
     
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  13. kwop

    kwop New Member Full Member

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    Freddy Roach aslo says to throw it with your palm facing down. I thing to consider as well is your elbow. You run less risk of injuring your elbow when throwing it palm down. I have the tendency to have the palm facing me. I feel like I generate more power and I'm not left too open.
     
    kwop, Mar 18, 2011
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  14. JunitoJab

    JunitoJab Antagonist Full Member

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    It feels natural to me to throw it palm down.

    Just practice it the way your coach tells you. Make sure you wrap up properly.

    Is there a lot of pain? Or is it more the mental aspect?
     
    JunitoJab, Mar 18, 2011
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  15. Paulsouthend

    Paulsouthend New Member Full Member

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    If you're throwing them fast and landing, then I wouldn't worry too much about it, it's quite a fine detail. If your coach is only pulling you up about that then you must be doing pretty well
     
    Paulsouthend, Mar 18, 2011
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