The Long Range Hook

having long arms helps . start it of in the same motion as a jab then turn it at the end of your punch. this way if a guy is catching your jab with his right you can get him to reach for a jab then BAM you just hooked around his gaurd. but it probably wont be a super powerfull punch but it is just something else for you oposition to deal with.

 

Ahh the long range hook my speciality love it the reason nobody really likes it or throws it because nobody can throw it properly.I throw it properly thats why i like it.Best thing to do is pratice it because it gets you out trouble every time

 

long hooks are vital, if you are limited to throwing short hooks you are limited to only landing them around 30 % of your time in the ring (when in close), long range hooks when mastered can generate more power than short ones

 

Check out my vid on the other thread few long rande hooks on there.

 

I do these three things simutaneously when throwing a hook,

1.) Slightly lower my forearm so my arm forms a 90 degree angle.

2.) Raise my elbow up as far it will go (this makes the arm comes across your chin if you miss, protecting you from a counter) and back as well so its aligned with the shoulder. (This gives the hook the space to travel)

3.) Pivot my left foot, hip and shoulder to the right to generate power. Vice versa if its a right hook.

I can throw hooks long or short with that technique no problem.

 

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In light of Rainman's extremely pointless bump; it's interesting how many people in this thread believe the long range hook has no place, it's a great punch, especially if you have a reach advantage over your opponent, absolutely superb punch infact if used correctly.

 

Use to be called a Short Jab. Which I suppose it is.

 

you need this punch if your chasing down a outside boxer,,a jump in /step in reach hook as to be practiced for when needed

 

Guys, when using 1-3 or feint-left hook, do you retract your hand back to your face after the jab/feint and then throw the hook?

Thanks

 

I don't retract it all the way. Maybe 3/4 of the way. A little more than halfway is where I find it most comfortable.

 

A long range hook works quite well for me.
Sure it's not a powerful as a short hook, but it scores points - and you can still hurt someone with it.
Also, I agree a straight punch is faster, but a long range hook is often harder to see, therefore harder to guard against. I land this punch often in fights and sparring sessions.
However, I agree, use it sparingly or it becomes predictable. And if you can't throw it fast - like when you're tired - then it's virtually useless.

I also want to clarify that a long range hook shouldn't be a wide looping punch that leaves you open like many MMA fighters do. It should be just slightly longer than a short hook. You shouldn't be lunging at your opponent, or punching too wide.