Page 30 - Frank Sasso Boxing Footwork

The Shovel Hook

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

Take a small half step with your left foot while subtly ‘loading’ your hips
tips to the left – this is where your devastating power is going to come from
for this body shot.

Now begin to throw your left hand while pivoting back your lead foot and
hips back to the right, aiming your glove for your opponent’s floating rib.

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.