Body hooks, like head hooks, are also a round stopper. In fact a good body shot can be more devastating than a head hook. I have been hit in the head and across the jaw countless times and luckily I haven’t even seen stars but I have been caught of guard with a bodyshot at least three times that I can remember and all three times I had to go down to one knee.
Body Hooks
Lead Hand
Teaching points:
- Bend the knees and drop torso whilst staying upright
- Rotate shoulder and hip and throw the hook
- Return hand to the guard position
Body Hooks
Rear Hand
Teaching points:
- Bend the knees and drop torso whilst staying upright
- Rotate shoulder and hip and throw the hook
- Return hand to the guard position
The Padwork
Teaching points:
- Keep pads on their side
- Pad stays in line with tip of punchers elbow
Or for single punches just hold up one pad….
