Page 28 - Frank Sasso Boxing Footwork

The Left Hook

Start with your elbows tucked in (pointing down) and your gloves tucked up

against your cheeks.
Begin by twisting your hips slightly to the left to load up your power.

Ensuring your left glove doesn’t drop at all while doing so proceed to throw
your left hand in a short hooking motion directly to your adversaries’ chin,
ensuring your elbow remains slightly bent. Pivot your lead (left) foot inward
while twisting your hips (which should be loaded to the left) back to the
right.

There’s a lot of debate as to which way your knuckles should be facing when
the strike lands – from my experience it comes down to personal

preference… landing your left hook with your knuckles facing either
horizontal or parallel to the canvas in your boxing ring is a matter of what
feels more natural to you.

Once your hook lands successfully immediately return your left glove to your
cheek.