The Left Hook (for Orthodox boxers)

LESSON #7 – 12/12 Monday  (Pass back notebooks)

AIM:  What punch is used for body shots or side shots?

DO NOW:  Copy and answer:

1. What do you think this means? “Do not telegraph your punch? Don’t show your opponent your intent

2. What are two other words that mean a left-handed boxer? Southpaw and unorthodox

3. What is the most powerful punch? Cross

4. Name two reasons why we wear hand wraps. To protect out knuckles and to support our wrist.

5. A left-handed boxer will throw a:      a.  jab with his right and front  hand

                                                            b: cross with his left and back hand

THE LEFT HOOK

(for Orthodox boxers)

1. The left hook is thrown with the:   A. left and front hand for righ-handed / orthodox boxers.

B. for left-handed / southpaw / unorthodox boxers, it is thrown

     with the right and front hand.

2.  Screw the front foot into the ground -> Squash the bug twist.

3.  Your punch should land with your fist standing on it’s side, and your arm should be at a 90 degree

      angle (ice-cream cone)

4.  Your back foot should remain planted.  Do not move or twist it.

5.  Do not overextend your punch.  It should not go past your nose.

6.  Do not drop your right hand.